John McGahern
John McGahern was an acclaimed Irish novelist and short story writer whose works often reflect the intricacies of life in rural Ireland. A respected voice in literature, he contributed to The New Yorker, helping to showcase Irish narratives to a wider audience and solidifying his reputation as one of Ireland's literary greats.
Born on Nov 12, 1934 (90 years old)
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| Country | Mentions | Sentiment | Dominance | + Persistence | x Population | = Reach | x GDP (millions) | = Power |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ireland | 2 | 7.00 | 0.09% | +30% | 5,030,000 | 5,691 | $5,100 | 6$ |
| Totals | 2 | 5,030,000 | 5,691 | $5,100 | 6$ |
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Ireland:
John McGahern is mentioned as a writer seen at Cúirt.
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Ireland:
John McGahern’s That They May Face The Rising Sun was ranked second by experts.
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Ireland:
John McGahern’s That They May Face The Rising Sun (2002) finished in second place.
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Ireland:
John McGahern may have become a national treasure by the time That They May Face the Rising Sun was published in 2002, but his early works were banned by the State.
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Ireland:
John McGahern’s sixth and final novel, That They May Face the Rising Sun, was published in the US as By the Lake.
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France:
John McGahern is mentioned among notable authors in the brief critiques.
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Ireland:
John McGahern’s Memoir deals with his childhood and affection for his mother.
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Ireland:
John McGahern is one of the many Irish greats associated with The New Yorker.
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