Roddy Doyle
March 1st 2007 07:34
Roddy Doyle is one of the most celebrated Irish authors of contemporary times. Devoting himself mostly to the realm of literature, he also occasionally dabbles in writing for film and theatre. Doyle was born in 1958 and graduated from Dublin University. He worked as school teacher for several years before publishing his first novel in 1987. He didn't become a full-time writer until 1993.
Doyle is probably most famous for his highly popular Barrytown trilogy (the first book of which, 'The Commitments', was made into a popular Irish film). Doyle also won the Man Booker prize in 1993 for 'Paddy Clarke Ha Ha Ha' - which may have been a motivating factor in his giving up teaching.
BIBLIOGRAPHY
NOVELS
The Commitments (1987) Book 1 in the Barrytown trilogy
The Snapper (1990) Book 2 in the Barrytown trilogy
The Van (1991) Book 3 in the Barrytown trilogy
The Woman Who Walked into Doors (1996)
A Star Called Henry (1999) Book 1 in 'The Last Round Up'
Rory and Ita (2002) Non-fiction
Oh, Play That Thing! (2004) Book 2 in 'The Last Round Up'
Mad Weekend (2006)
Paula Spencer (2006) Sequel to 'The Woman Who Walked into Doors'
The Deportees (2007) Short Story Collection
Untitled Book (????) Book 3 in 'The Last Round Up'
CHILDREN'S BOOKS
Not Just For Christmas (1999)
The Giggler Treatment (2000)
Rover Saves Christmas (2001)
The Meanwhile Adventures (2004)
Wilderness (2007)
FILM SCRIPTS
When Brendan Met Trudy (2000)
TELEVISION SCRIPTS
Family (1994)
PLAYS
Brown Bread (1987)
War (1989)
The Woman Who Walked Into Doors (2003)
The Commitments, The Snapper and The Van have all been made into films. The Van was also shortlisted for the Man Booker prize.
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Comment by Little Angry Doll
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Your post gives me no idea if you have read anything by Doyle.
Have you, and if so, what did you think?
Comment by Luke
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And yeah, I love his work. I intend to read all his books eventually.
Comment by Little Angry Doll
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I didn't realise that you had highlights for "reads". Sorry.
I loved Doyle's work when I was younger... much younger.
Sadly, I the more I read, the more juvenile I find his writing...
And a little tired.
Love your posts!!!!!
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