Brian O'Nolan
Novelist, Author
1911 – 1966
Who was Brian O'Nolan?
Brian O'Nolan was an Irish novelist, playwright and satirist, considered a major figure in twentieth century Irish literature. Born in Strabane, County Tyrone, he is regarded as a key figure in postmodern literature. His English language novels, such as At Swim-Two-Birds, and The Third Policeman, were written under the nom de plume Flann O'Brien. His many satirical columns in The Irish Times and an Irish language novel An Béal Bocht were written under the name Myles na gCopaleen.
O'Nolan's novels have attracted a wide following for their bizarre humour and modernist metafiction. As a novelist, O'Nolan was powerfully influenced by James Joyce. He was nonetheless sceptical of the cult of Joyce which overshadows much of Irish writing, saying "I declare to God if I hear that name Joyce one more time I will surely froth at the gob."
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- Born
- Oct 5, 1911
Strabane - Also known as
- Brian Nolan
- Religion
- Catholicism
- Nationality
- Republic of Ireland
- Profession
- Education
- University College Dublin
- Lived in
- County Tyrone
- Died
- Apr 1, 1966
Dublin - Resting place
- Deans Grange Cemetery
Submitted
on July 23, 2013
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