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Thomas Kinsella

(1832–1884) Politician Ireland

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Thomas Kinsella was a politician from Ireland, best known for The Tain.

Quick Facts About Thomas Kinsella

Born
December 31, 1832
Died
February 11, 1884
Nationality
Ireland
Profession
Politician
Notable works
The Tain

About Thomas Kinsella

Thomas Kinsella was an Irish poet, translator, editor, and publisher. Born outside Dublin, he attended University College Dublin before entering the civil service. He began publishing poetry in the early 1950s and, around the same time, translated early Irish poetry into English. In the 1960s, he moved to the United States to teach English at universities, including Temple University. Kinsella continued to publish steadily until the 2010s.

Biography source: Wikipedia

Awards & Honors

Rooney Prize for Irish Literature Guggenheim Fellowship

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