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Órfhlaith Foyle
Born
Occupations
Notable work
  • Belios, Lilliput Press, 2005 - novel
  • Revenge, Arlen House, 2005 - mixed collection

Órfhlaith Foyle is an Irish novelist and poet.[1]

Foyle was born in Nigeria[1] to Irish missionary parents, living there as well as Kenya and Malawi,[1] all of which had a profound effect upon her writing.

She has a BachelorinHumanities, and is a full-time writer,[1] who has been published in a number of literary journals. Foyle has also lived in Australia,[2] France, Russia, Israel and the United Kingdom, and now lives in Galway, Ireland.[1]

Her publications to date include a novel and a book of poetry. A second novel is forthcoming. Her cited influences include Flannery O'Connor, Katherine Mansfield, Emily Brontë and Emily Dickinson.[1]

Selected works[edit]

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References[edit]

  1. ^ a b c d e f O'Connor, Nuala. "Orfhlaith Foyle interview". WOMEN RULE WRITER: Lit blog of Nuala O'Connor / Nuala Ní Chonchúir. Retrieved 13 January 2021.
  • ^ a b "Biography". Orfhlaith Foyle. Archived from the original on 4 February 2012. Retrieved 13 January 2021.
  • ^ a b c "Órfhlaith Foyle (home page)". Órfhlaith Foyle. Archived from the original on 15 May 2012. Retrieved 13 January 2021.

  • Retrieved from "https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Órfhlaith_Foyle&oldid=1197946931"

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