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Maeve Binchy: Irish novelist (1939–2012).
Born in Dalkey (died at age 73).
3 awards including Irish Book Awards.
Maeve Binchy has 2 credits in our database.
Studied at University College Dublin.
Filmography (2)
AWARDS (3)
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Irish Book Awards
WON
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Irish PEN Award
WON
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The British Book Awards
WON
Biography
Anne Maeve Binchy Snell was an Irish novelist, playwright, short story writer, columnist, and speaker. Her novels were characterised by a sympathetic and often humorous portrayal of small-town life in Ireland, and surprise endings. Her novels, which were translated into 37 languages, sold more than 40 million copies worldwide. Her death at age 73, announced by Vincent Browne on Irish television late on 30 July 2012, was mourned as the death of one of Ireland's best-loved and most recognisable writers.
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Maeve Binchy was born on and passed away on at the age of 73.
Where was Maeve Binchy born?
Maeve Binchy was born in Dalkey.
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Maeve Binchy has 2 credits in our database. Notable titles include Tara Road (2005), Deeply Regretted By... (TBA).
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