What is William E. Barrett best known for?

William E. Barrett is widely recognized for his novel *Lilies of the Field*, which gained significant popularity after its adaptation into a successful film.

William E. Barrett

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About

William E. Barrett wrote across genres, from pulp adventure and detective stories like High Adventure #157 and Strange Detective Stories to popular novels. He is perhaps best known for Lilies of the Field, which was adapted into a classic film, as well as other works such as A Woman in the House and The Empty Shrine.

Top genres

Literary Fiction Mystery Fiction

Featured works

High Adventure #157

Arthur Guy Empey

High Adventure #157

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A Woman in the House

William E. Barrett

Strange Detective Stories - 02/34

Arthur J. Burks

Strange Detective Stories #2

Lilies of the Field

William E. Barrett

The Empty Shrine [Taschenbuch] by William E. Barrett

William E. Barrett

Series

Strange Detective Stories - 02/34

The Complete Cases of Needle Mike, Volume 1

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Frequently asked questions

William E. Barrett is widely recognized for his novel Lilies of the Field, which gained significant popularity after its adaptation into a successful film.