Molly Keane

Molly Keane was an Irish novelist and playwright known for her talent in creating characters and depicting the world of the big houses of Ireland in the 1920s and 1930s.

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Profession :

Novelist

Birthday :

1905

Death Date:

April 22, 1996

Age :

91

Birthplace :

Newbridge, County Kildare, Ireland

Molly Keane, born as Mary Nesta Skrine, was a renowned Irish novelist and playwright recognized for her witty and perceptive writing style. She gained fame for her work “Good Behaviour,” which was nominated for the Man Booker Prize in 1981. Keane also used the pen name M.J. Farrell in her writings. She had a deep affection for horses, which is evident in her literary works. As a successful playwright, several of her plays were staged at the Abbey Theatre in Dublin. Some of her other notable works include “Time After Time,” “Devoted Ladies,” and “Loving and Giving.” Keane was particularly skilled at crafting characters and portraying the world of grand Irish estates during the 1920s and 1930s.