Seán O'Casey

Seán O'Casey (1880–1964) was an Irish playwright, screenwriter and poet.

Also recorded as Sean O'Casey.

Overview

Recorded at birth as John Casey.

Born at Dublin in 1880, died at Torquay in 1964.

In detail

Seán O'Casey studied at primary school. the recorded working language is English.

Subjects and genres recorded for the work are tragicomedy.

Membership is recorded of Conradh na Gaeilge.

Works named in the authority record are Within the Gates, Juno and the Paycock and The Plough and the Stars.

Distinctions recorded are Hawthornden Prize and star on Playwrights' Sidewalk.

Sources

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  • reference work · Reputable secondary · Wikipedia

    “Seán O'Casey”, English Wikipedia, consulted as further reading

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  • reference work · Reputable secondary · Wikidata

    Wikidata, structured authority record Q315170: Seán O'Casey

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