J. P. Donleavy
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James Patrick Donleavy (23 April 1926 – 11 September 2017) was an American-Irish novelist, short story writer and playwright.[1] His best-known work is the novel The Ginger Man, which was initially banned for obscenity.
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Born | James Patrick Donleavy (1926-04-23)23 April 1926 |
Died | 11 September 2017(2017-09-11) (aged 91) Mullingar, County Westmeath, Ireland |
Alma mater | Trinity College Dublin |
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Known for | The Ginger Man A Fairy Tale of New York |
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Children | 2 children, 2 stepchildren |
Awards | Bord Gáis Lifetime Achievement Award |
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