Brendan Kennelly
Irish poet and novelist (1936–2021) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Not to be confused with Brendan Kenneally.
Timothy Brendan Kennelly (17 April 1936 – 17 October 2021), usually known as Brendan Kennelly, was an Irish poet and novelist.[3][4] He was Professor of Modern Literature at Trinity College Dublin until 2005. Following his retirement he was a Professor Emeritus at Trinity College.
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Brendan Kennelly | |
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Born | (1936-04-17)17 April 1936 Ballylongford, County Kerry, Ireland |
Died | 17 October 2021(2021-10-17) (aged 85) Listowel, County Kerry, Ireland |
Occupation | Writer, professor, translator |
Alma mater | Trinity College Dublin Leeds University |
Subject | Oliver Cromwell |
Notable works | "Poetry My Arse" "Book of Judas" "Cromwell" "Begin" "Poem from a three-year old"[1] |
Notable awards | Irish PEN Award 2010 |
Spouse |
Margaret O'Brien
(m. 1969, divorced) |
Children | Daughter, Doodle Kennelly[1][2] |
Relatives | Three granddaughters: Meg, Hannah and Grace |
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