Jennifer Johnston
Jennifer Johnston was an acclaimed Irish novelist and playwright, known for her profound exploration of themes such as the Troubles, identity, and the complexities of human relationships. Born in Dublin in 1930, she published her first novel, 'The Captains and the Kings,' in 1972, which won the Evening Standard Award for Best First Novel. Johnston's notable works include 'How Many Miles to Babylon,' shortlisted for the Booker Prize, and 'The Old Jest,' which won the Whitbread Prize. Over her career, she received numerous accolades, including a Lifetime Achievement Award at the Irish Book Awards. Johnston's literary contributions have left a significant impact on Irish literature.
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Jennifer Johnston will perform as a mezzo-soprano soloist.
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Portugal· 2025-05-22
Jennifer Johnston had gone out of her way to spend time with me, and what greater gift could I possibly have had on that winter journey back then?
The welcome I received from Jennifer Johnston is something I will never forget – The Irish Times
Ireland· 2025-03-04
Jennifer Johnston was commemorated as 'Ireland’s greatest writer' at a public memorial she arranged before her death.
Tributes paid to ‘Ireland’s greatest writer' Jennifer Johnston at public memorial she arranged – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-03-01
Jennifer Johnston was a writer who combined brevity with razor-sharp wisdom.
Patrick Smyth on his mother Jennifer Johnston – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-03-01
Jennifer Johnston, who died this week, had a troubled relationship with her father, the playwright Denis Johnston.
Pollard poetry prize shortlist revealed – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-03-01
Jennifer Johnston was an esteemed literary voice whose work captured the complexities of Irish life with extraordinary depth and sensitivity.
President leads tributes to author – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-02-26
Jennifer Johnston was a prolific novelist, playwright and short story writer who won numerous accolades for her distilled and acutely perceptive writing.
Writer who combined brevity with razor-sharp wisdom – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-02-26
Award-winning Irish novelist Jennifer Johnston has died at the age of 95.
Writer Jennifer Johnston dies aged 95 – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-02-26