John McGahern
John McGahern (1934–2006) was an Irish novelist, writer and university teacher.
Also recorded as Sean.
Overview
Also worked under the name Sean.
Born at Dublin in 1934, died at Mater Private Hospital in 2006.
In detail
John McGahern studied at St Patrick's College, Dublin and University College Dublin. the recorded working language is English.
The field of work recorded is creative and professional writing and prose.
Employment is recorded with Colgate University. Membership is recorded of Aosdána and Royal Society of Literature.
Works named in the authority record are The Barracks, The Dark and Amongst Women.
Distinctions recorded are Irish PEN Award, Fellow of the Royal Society of Literature and honorary doctor of the University of Poitiers.
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“John McGahern”, English Wikipedia, consulted as further reading
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Wikidata, structured authority record Q1277641: John McGahern
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