Liam O'Flaherty

Liam O'Flaherty (August 28, 1896 - September 7, 1984) was a significant Irish novelist and short story writer and a major figure in the Irish Renaissance. Born on the remote Gort na gCapall, Inishmore (one of the Aran Islands), county Galway, and educated at University College Dublin. He was a leading Irish novelist of the early 20th century. His works are characterized by realism and powerful drama.

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August 28 - 1896 - September 7 - 1984 - Irish - Novelist - Short story - Irish Renaissance - Gort na gCapall - Inishmore - Aran Islands - Galway - University College Dublin - 20th century

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Although a native speaker of Irish, Liam O'Flaherty wrote mostly in English.

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