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Edna O'Brien

Writing

Born December 15, 1930 · Tuamgraney, County Clare, Ireland

Died July 27, 2024

Biography

Edna O'Brien was an Irish novelist, playwright, poet, and writer for film and television.

Awards & recognition

  • Commandeur des Arts et des Lettres · 2021
  • Dame Commander of the Order of the British Empire · 2017
  • Fellow of the Royal Society of Literature · 2011
  • AWB Vincent Literary Award
  • Irish PEN Award

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