Sheridan Le Fanu

Sheridan Le Fanu (1814–1873) was a lawyer, writer and journalist.

Also recorded as Joseph Thomas Sheridan Le Fanu; Joseph Sheridan Le Fanu; J. Sheridan Le Fanu; Charles de Cresserons Francis Purcell, Reverend.

Overview

Recorded at birth as Joseph Thomas Sheridan Le Fanu.

Also worked under the name kola.

Born at Dublin in 1814, died at Dublin in 1873.

In detail

Sheridan Le Fanu studied at Trinity College, Dublin. the recorded working language is English.

Subjects and genres recorded for the work are Gothic novel.

Positions recorded include chaplain and Auditor of the College Historical Society.

Works named in the authority record are Countess Mircalla Karnstein, Uncle Silas and Carmilla.

Sources

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reference work · Reputable secondary · Wikipedia
“Sheridan Le Fanu”, English Wikipedia, consulted as further reading
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Wikidata, structured authority record Q326467: Sheridan Le Fanu
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