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Liam O'Flaherty (August 28, 1896 – September 7, 1984) was a significant Irish novelist and short story writer and a major figure in the Irish Renaissance.
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Liam O'Flaherty. Born: 28-Aug-1896 Birthplace: Inishmore, Aran Islands, County Galway, Ireland Died: 7-Sep-1984 Location of death: Dublin, Ireland Cause of death: unspecified

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Liam O’Flaherty (1896-1984), Irish novelist, born on Inishmore, one of the Aran Islands of county Galway, and educated at University College, Dublin. He was a leading Irish novelist of the early 20th century. His works are characterized by realism and powerful drama. Among his books are Thy Neighbor's Wife (1924), The Informer (1925; film, 1935), Mr. Gilhooley (1926), Short Stories (1937; revised 1956), Land (1946), Two Lovely Beasts and Other Stories (1950), Insurrection (1951), and The Pedlar's Revenge and Other Stories (1976).