Word: faolain
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Dates: during 1980-1989
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...Connor, too, was largely self-taught. In 1923 he filled the gaps in his education while imprisoned for republican activities during the Irish civil war. Nationalism brought him in contact with other young Irish writers like Sean O'Faolain and Liam O'Flaherty. In 1931 O'Connor made his name with a book of stories entitled Guests of the Nation...