John Banville
John Banville is an Irish author and playwright, known for his richly crafted prose and exploration of complex themes in his work. He has received numerous awards for his writing, including the Booker Prize, and is recognized for his contributions to both literary fiction and crime novels. He gained attention in the context of Han Kang's Nobel Prize when he humorously suggested the prize should be rescinded due to her comments about current global conflicts.
Born on Dec 08, 1945 (79 years old)
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Countries Mentioned
| Country | Mentions | Sentiment | Dominance | + Persistence | x Population | = Reach | x GDP (millions) | = Power |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ireland | 2 | 7.00 | 0.09% | +0% | 5,030,000 | 4,736 | $5,100 | 5$ |
| Spain | 1 | 9.00 | 0.04% | +0% | 46,754,778 | 16,952 | $1,400,000 | 508$ |
| Totals | 3 | 51,784,778 | 21,688 | $1,405,100 | 513$ |
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Ireland:
John Banville is mentioned by Colum McCann as a notable figure he encountered in the newsroom.
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Ireland:
John Banville is an Irish author whose novel 'Snow' was recommended by Twiggy.
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Spain:
John Banville is the author who created the character Quirke in his novel 'El secret de Christine Falls'.
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United Kingdom:
John Banville commented on Han Kang's Nobel Prize win in a light-hearted manner.
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