Helene Hanff

American author of 84, Charing Cross Road

Helene Hanff - American author of 84, Charing Cross Road
Born

April 15th, 1916
108 years ago

Died

April 9th, 1997
27 years ago — 80 years old

Category

Artists & Creatives

Country

United States

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An author and screenwriter, contributed significantly to literature with a focus on correspondence that captured the essence of human connection through letters. '84, Charing Cross Road', published in 1970, became a bestseller and was adapted into a film in 1987. The work reflects a friendship established over letters between an American writer and a British bookseller, dealing with themes of literature and culture across the Atlantic. In addition to this prominent work, contributed essays and articles to various publications throughout her career, showcasing a strong voice in her narrative style.

Authored '84, Charing Cross Road'

Adapted '84, Charing Cross Road' into a film

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