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Edna O'Brien

Edna O'Brien (1930–2024) was an Irish poet, biographer and screenwriter.

Also recorded as Josephine Edna O'Brien.

Overview

Born at Tuamgraney in 1930, died at London in 2024.

In detail

the recorded working language is English.

The field of work recorded is poetry, short story and film screenwriting.

Employment is recorded with University College Dublin. Positions recorded include Booker Prize judge. Membership is recorded of Aosdána and Royal Society of Literature.

Works named in the authority record are The Country Girls and Casualties of Peace.

Distinctions recorded are Irish PEN Award, Fellow of the Royal Society of Literature, AWB Vincent Literary Award and Dame Commander of the Order of the British Empire.

Sources

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  • reference work · Reputable secondary · Wikipedia

    “Edna O'Brien”, English Wikipedia, consulted as further reading

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  • reference work · Reputable secondary · Wikidata

    Wikidata, structured authority record Q178225: Edna O'Brien

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