Maggie O’Farrell
IrelandauthorFemaleb. 19767.8Global Dominance: 0.01%Maggie O’Farrell is a critically acclaimed author known for her richly crafted narratives that often explore themes of love, loss, and identity. Her novel 'Hamnet', which was awarded the Women's Prize for Fiction in 2020, reflects her skill in bringing historical figures to life with emotional depth and insight.
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Maggie O’Farrell is a guest on Arena, discussing her work and insights.
New arguments against abortion surface in a ‘retro’ Kieran Cuddihy Liveline show – The Irish TimesIreland· 2026-06-19
Maggie O'Farrell is featured in interviews on Arena, discussing her work and insights.
New arguments against abortion surface in a ‘retro’ Kieran Cuddihy Liveline show – The Irish TimesIreland· 2026-06-19172 respondents cast 1,720 votes – including Stephen King, Elif Shafak, Salman Rushdie, Maggie O’Farrell, Ian McEwan, Bernardine Evaristo, Colm Tóibín and Siri Hustvedt.
How our list of the 100 best novels became a page turner | Books
United Kingdom· 2026-06-01
Maggie O’Farrell reflects on her great-great-grandfather's role in mapping Ireland during the great famine.
Maggie O’Farrell: ‘Fiction comes from what you don’t know’ | FictionUnited Kingdom· 2026-05-31
Maggie O’Farrell is an author known for her novel Land, which draws on the life and work of her great-great grandfather, Tomás.
‘I turned down an OBE because I didn’t want British Empire as part of my name’ – The Irish TimesIreland· 2026-05-31
The film is based on the novel by Maggie O'Farrell.
Jessie Buckley lidera la carrera al Óscar por Hamnet
Honduras· 2026-03-07
Maggie O’Farrell is the screenwriter of Hamnet and will be attending the Oscars.
The Irish film that’s making a big splash worldwide – The Irish TimesIreland· 2026-03-07
Maggie O'Farrell's novel inspired the film 'Hamnet'.
Si William Shakespeare estuviera vivo, ¿miraría películas en el cine o en streaming? Lo que respondió el equipo de Hamnet
Uruguay· 2026-03-03
Maggie O'Farrell is the author of the novel that 'Hamnet' is based on.
Hamnet: crítica de la película de Chloé Zhao favorita para el Oscar 2026 | Películas nominadas
Peru· 2026-02-28Chloé Zhao adapted 'Hamnet' from the novel by Maggie O’Farrell.
Chloé Zhao describe a "Hamnet" como "una historia sobre el amor, la muerte y la metamorfosis”
Dominican Republic· 2026-02-24
Maggie O'Farrell is the author of the novel Hamnet.
BAFTA raudonasis kilimas: juo žengė ne tik ryškiausios kino žvaigždės – spindėjo ir karališkosios šeimos nariai | Vardai
Lithuania· 2026-02-23
Maggie O’Farrell is the author of Hamnet.
Jessie Buckley, Paul Mescal, Maura Higgins, Cillian Murphy and more – The Irish TimesIreland· 2026-02-23
Maggie O’Farrell's novel about the death of Shakespeare’s young son inspired the film Hamnet.
Prince William, Princess Catherine make first public appearance since Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor’s arrest
Australia· 2026-02-23
Maggie O'Farrell is the author of the novel 'Hamnet', which was adapted into a film by Chloé Zhao.
¿Una película que se toma libertades con "Cumbres Borrascosas"? A los expertos les parece bienDominican Republic· 2026-02-19
Maggie O’Farrell is a celebrated author known for her novels that explore themes of motherhood and identity.
More heartache than Hamnet?: Maggie O’Farrell’s best books – ranked! | FictionUnited Kingdom· 2026-02-16
Maggie O’Farrell wrote the book that Chloé Zhao's adaptation of Hamnet is based on.
How awards season has ruined cinemaAustralia· 2026-02-16
Maggie O'Farrell is the author of the book 'Amnet' which is being adapted into a film.
«Τ’ άλλα είναι σιωπή» | Η ΚΑΘΗΜΕΡΙΝΗ
Greece· 2026-02-09
Maggie O’Farrell's novel 'Hamnet' explores the relationship between William and Agnes Shakespeare.
MEP Mullooly’s enthusiasm for ‘mother of all trade deals’ powdered down – The Irish TimesIreland· 2026-02-01
Maggie O’Farrell is the author of the successful novel 'Hamnet' which the film is based on.
un drama devastador sobre la pérdida basado en la vida de Shakespeare que es candidato en los premios OscarUruguay· 2026-01-31La película está basada en la novela homónima de Maggie O’Farrell.
‘Hamnet’, la película de Chloé Zhao sobre Shakespeare que llegó a los cines de Ecuador | Cine | Entretenimiento
Ecuador· 2026-01-30
O'Farrell adapted the Oscar-nominated screenplay from her book for the film Hamnet.
I’ve just seen Hamnet. Why did nobody tell me it would be coma-inducingly boring? – The Irish TimesIreland· 2026-01-26The plot of 'Hamnet' is based on the novel by Maggie O'Farrell.
«Хамнет» и «Битва за битвой» выиграли «Золотой глобус» 2026 года
Belarus· 2026-01-26
Maggie O’Farrell wrote the book Hamnet, which has been adapted into a film.
With so many new films & series based on novels, book lovers must consider this vital question
New Zealand· 2026-01-25
Maggie O'Farrell's novel inspired the film 'Hamnet'.
Οταν το σινεμά προσπάθησε να καταλάβει τον ΣαίξπηρGreece· 2026-01-24
Maggie O'Farrell adapted the story of 'Hamnet' into a novel in 2020.
«Гамнет» — шедевр, вдохновленный историей жизни Шекспира. И блестящая игра актрис, которых мы знаем по «Чернобылю»Belarus· 2026-01-24
Maggie O’Farrell is nominated in best adapted screenplay for the source novel of Hamnet.
Irish talent and investment rewarded – The Irish TimesIreland· 2026-01-24
Maggie O'Farrell wrote the novel on which 'Hamnet' is based.
‘Hamnet’: intensa la esposa de Shakespeare. Él, ni eso | Cine: estrenos y críticas
Spain· 2026-01-23Maggie O'Farrell is nominated for a screenplay award for adapting her novel Hamnet.
Vampire film Sinners breaks recordUnited Kingdom· 2026-01-22
Maggie O’Farrell was nominated in best adapted screenplay for reworking her own novel, Hamnet.
Jessie Buckley is in strong position to win Ireland’s first best actress award – The Irish TimesIreland· 2026-01-22
Maggie O’Farrell wrote the novel on which Hamnet is based.
Jessie Buckley expected to lead Irish charge for role in Hamnet – The Irish TimesIreland· 2026-01-22
