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Frank O'Connor
AuthorBooks · Second hand1903-1966
Frank O'Connor was an Irish author and translator. He wrote poetry, dramatic works, memoirs, journalistic columns and features on aspects of Irish culture and history, criticism, long and short fiction, biography, and travel books. He is most widely known for his more than 150 short stories and for his memoirs. The Frank O'Connor International Short Story Award was named in his honour, as is the Frank O'Connor International Short Story Fellowship.
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About Frank O'Connor
Birth
1903
Death
1966
Frank O'Connor was an Irish author and translator. He wrote poetry, dramatic works, memoirs, journalistic columns and features on aspects of Irish culture and history, criticism, long and short fiction, biography, and travel books. He is most widely known for his more than 150 short stories and for his memoirs. The Frank O'Connor International Short Story Award was named in his honour, as is the Frank O'Connor International Short Story Fellowship.
Frank O'Connor was born in Cork and his birth name was Michael Francis O'Donovan.
His prolific career spanned over 150 works, with a particular focus on short stories and memoirs.
Beyond writing, he worked in various professions including librarian, translator, and screenwriter.
His autobiographical work 'An only child' is considered one of his most iconic pieces.
The prestigious international short story award named in his honor celebrates his literary legacy.
