Claire Keegan
Born in 1968
Contemporary
Fiction
Short Stories
Claire Keegan is an acclaimed Irish author known for her short stories and novellas.
Born and raised on a farm in Wicklow, she pursued her education in the United States and Wales before returning to Ireland.
Keegan's work has garnered numerous prestigious awards, including the Rooney Prize for Irish Literature and the William Trevor Prize.
Her collections "Antarctica" and "Walk the Blue Fields" have received critical acclaim, with the former being named a Los Angeles Times Book of the Year.
Keegan's writing style is characterized by its compact yet powerful narratives, often exploring themes of rural Irish life and human relationships.
She currently resides in Wexford, continuing to contribute to the rich tradition of Irish literature.