John Banville
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John Banville
Summary
John Banville is a human[1]. His place of birth was Wexford[2]. He was born on December 8, 1945[3]. He worked as a screenwriter[4], novelist[5], writer[6], playwright[7], and literary critic[8]. He has Wikipedia articles in 26 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[9]
Key Facts
- John Banville's place of birth was Wexford[2].
- John Banville was born on December 8, 1945[3].
- John Banville held citizenship in Ireland[10].
- English was John Banville's native language[11].
- John Banville worked as a screenwriter[4].
- John Banville worked as a novelist[5].
- John Banville worked as a writer[6].
- John Banville worked as a playwright[7].
- John Banville worked as a literary critic[8].
- John Banville worked as a journalist[12].
- John Banville's education included a stint at International Writing Program[13].
- John Banville's education included a stint at St Peter's College, Wexford[14].
- A notable work attributed to John Banville is The Book of Evidence[15].
- A notable work attributed to John Banville is Ghosts[16].
- A notable work attributed to John Banville is Eclipse[17].
- A notable work attributed to John Banville is Shroud[18].
- A notable work attributed to John Banville is The Sea[19].
- A notable work attributed to John Banville is The Infinities[20].
- John Banville received the James Tait Black Memorial Prize[21].
- John Banville received the Franz Kafka Prize[22].
- John Banville received the Princess of Asturias Literary Prize[23].
- John Banville received the Irish PEN Award[24].
- John Banville received the Booker Prize[25].
- John Banville received the International Nonino Prize[26].
- John Banville was a member of Aosdána[27].
Body
Origins and Family
John Banville was born in Wexford[2]. He was born on December 8, 1945[3]. English was his native language[11].
Education
Educated at International Writing Program[13], an educational institution[28], in United States[29] and St Peter's College, Wexford[14], a school[30], in Ireland[31], founded in 1811[32].
Career and Affiliations
Recorded occupations include screenwriter[4], novelist[5], writer[6], playwright[7], literary critic[8], and journalist[12].
Works and Contributions
Notable works include The Book of Evidence[15], a written work[33]; Ghosts[16], a written work[34]; Eclipse[17], a literary work[35]; Shroud[18], a literary work[36]; The Sea[19], a literary work[37]; and The Infinities[20], a literary work[38].
Recognition
Awards received include James Tait Black Memorial Prize[21], a literary award[39], in United Kingdom[40], founded in 1919[41]; Franz Kafka Prize[22], a literary award[42], in Czech Republic[43], founded in 2001[44], headquartered in Old Town Hall[45]; Princess of Asturias Literary Prize[23], a literary award[46], in Spain[47], founded in 1981[48]; Irish PEN Award[24], an award[49], founded in 1999[50]; Booker Prize[25], a literary award[51], in United Kingdom[52], founded in 1969[53], headquartered in London[54]; and International Nonino Prize[26], a literary award[55], in Italy[56], founded in 1975[57].
Why It Matters
John Banville has Wikipedia articles in 26 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[9] He is known by 25 alternative names across languages and contexts.[58]
He has been cited as an influence by Hanya Yanagihara[59], a novelist[60], b. 1974[61], of United States[62], awarded the Kirkus Prize[63], specialised in belletristic literature[64].
Works attributed to him include The Sea[65], a literary work[66].
FAQs
Where was John Banville born?
John Banville was born in Wexford[2].
What did John Banville do for work?
John Banville worked as screenwriter[4], novelist[5], writer[6], playwright[7], and literary critic[8].
Where did John Banville go to school?
John Banville was educated at International Writing Program[13] and St Peter's College, Wexford[14].
What awards did John Banville receive?
Honors received include James Tait Black Memorial Prize[21], Franz Kafka Prize[22], Princess of Asturias Literary Prize[23], and Irish PEN Award[24].
Who did John Banville influence?
John Banville has been cited as an influence by Hanya Yanagihara[59].