Stanley Middleton (born August 1, 1919) is a British novelist. He was born in Bulwell, Nottinghamshire and educated at High Pavement School, Stanley Road, Nottingham and University College Nottingham (later the University of Nottingham). He began writing at university and in 1958 published A Short Answer. He taught English at High Pavement School for many years, and has been a highly prolific author. In 1974, his novel Holiday won the Booker prize. Brief Garlands, his 41st novel was published by Hutchinson in 2004. Sterner Stuff, Middleton's 42nd book is due to be published in July 2005.