Colm Tóibín
Irish novelist and playwright
Born
May 30th, 1955
70 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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