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Sheridan Le Fanu: Quick Facts

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Also Known As Joseph Sheridan Le Fanu
Born August 28, 1814 • Dublin • Ireland
Died February 7, 1873 (aged 58) • Dublin • Ireland
Notable Works “Carmilla”
John Banville
John Banville
Irish writer
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James Joyce
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Oscar Wilde
Oscar Wilde
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Colm Tóibín
Irish author
Edna O'Brien
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George Moore
Irish writer
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Brendan Behan
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Elizabeth Bowen
British author
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Maeve Binchy
Irish author
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William Trevor
Irish writer
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John McGahern
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Liam O’Flaherty
Irish writer
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James Plunkett
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Caroline Blackwood
Irish journalist and novelist