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Maeve Binchy
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, and 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. She appeared in the US market, featuring on The New York Times best-seller list and in Oprah's Book Club. Recognised for her "total absence of malice" and generosity to other writers, she finished 3rd in a 2000 poll for World Book Day, ahead of Jane Austen, Charles Dickens, and Stephen King.
BornAnne Maeve Binchy, May 28, 1939, Dalkey, Dublin, Irish Free State
DiedJuly 30, 2012, Dalkey, Dublin, Ireland
OccupationWriter
LanguageEnglish
NationalityIrish
Alma materUniversity College Dublin
Period1978–2012
GenreFiction, play, short story, travel writing
Literary movementPost-war Irish fiction
Notable worksDeeply Regretted By..., Circle of Friends, Tara Road, Scarlet Feather
Notable awardsJacob's Award, 1978, British Book Award for Lifetime Achievement, 1999, People of the Year Award, 2000, W H Smith Book Award for Fiction, 2001, Irish PEN/AT Cross Award, 2007, Irish Book Award for Lifetime Achievement, 2010
SpouseGordon Snell (m. 1977–2012, her death)
RelativesWilliam Binchy (brother) 2 sisters, D. A. Binchy (uncle)

About Maeve Binchy

Novelist Maeve Binchy was born on May 28, 1940 in Ireland (She dies at the age of 72, on July 30, 2012).

She was an Irish author and columnist known for her witty portrayals of small-town life in Ireland. Her novels have been translated into 37 languages and have sold over 40 million copies worldwide.

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Maeve Binchy before becoming famous

Maeve Binchy was born in the Zodiac sign Gemini (The Twins), and 1940 is also the year of Dragon (龍) in the Chinese Zodiac.

She graduated from University College Dublin with a bachelor's degree in history and worked as a teacher in a number of girls' schools.

Achievement of Maeve Binchy

In 1978, she received a Jacob's Award for her play Deeply Regretted By.

Maeve Binchy's Family, Spouse, Dating and Relationship

In 1977, she married Gordon Snell.

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After she died, Novelist John Banville penned a memorial to her.

Maeve Binchy Income & Net worth

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