Frank O'Connor

Frank O'Connor was an Irish writer of the first half of the 20th century. He is well-known for his short stories, his most notable one being "Guests of the Nation", published in 1931.

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• Lifetime: 17 September 1903 • 10 March 1966
• Main genre: Contemporary literature (at the time of publication)
• Works: about 10 short story collections, 2 novels, some poetry, one play, non-fiction and essays
• Mid-2026 popularity rank: --

"The short story is the art form that deals with the individual when there is no longer a society to absorb him, and when he is compelled to exist, as it were, by his own inner light."