Colm Tóibín

Irish novelist and playwright

Colm Tóibín - Irish novelist and playwright
Born

May 30th, 1955
69 years ago

Category

Artists & Creatives

Country

Ireland

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A prominent figure in contemporary literature, a career spanned multiple genres including novels, essays, and plays. The novel "Brooklyn" received critical acclaim and was adapted into a feature film. Other notable works include "The Master" and "The Testament of Mary," both exploring themes of identity and belonging within rich narratives. Besides fiction, contributions to journalism and criticism established a significant voice in literary discourse.

Authored the novel 'Brooklyn'

Wrote 'The Master', a novel on Henry James

Composed 'The Testament of Mary', a retelling of the Virgin Mary's story

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