O'Brien, Kate 1897-1974
Overview
| Works: | 138 works in 785 publications in 9 languages and 9,452 library holdings |
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| Genres: | Fiction History Criticism, interpretation, etc Historical fiction Biography Political fiction Romance fiction Drama Biographical fiction Domestic fiction |
| Roles: | Author, Contributor, Bibliographic antecedent, Editor, Author of introduction |
| Classifications: | PR6029.B65, 823.912 |
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Most widely held works about
Kate O'Brien
- Kate O'Brien by Adele Dalsimer( Book )
- Kate O'Brien and Spanish literary culture by Jane Davison( )
- Kate O'Brien : a literary portrait by Lorna Reynolds( Book )
- Kate O'Brien : a writing life by Eibhear Walshe( Book )
- Ordinary people dancing : essays on Kate O'Brien( Book )
- Presentation Parlour by Kate O'Brien( Book )
- Kate O'Brien : a critical study by Adele Dalsimer( Book )
- British women fiction writers, 1900-1960 by Harold Bloom( Book )
- Farewell, Spain by Kate O'Brien( Book )
- Kate O'Brien and the Basques : la escritora Kate O'Brien y Euskadi by Aintzane Legarreta Mentxaka( Book )
- A literary study of Kate O'Brien's novels by Lorna Reynolds( Book )
- The postcolonial traveller : Kate O'Brien and the Basques = La Viajera poscolonial : Kate O'Brien y Euskadi by Aintzane Legarreta Mentxaka( Book )
- With warmest love : lectures for Kate O'Brien 1984-93( Book )
- Breakdowns and breakthoughts : the figure of the hysteric in contemporary novels by women by Rose Quiello( Book )
- Kate o'Brien and Spanish Literary Culture by Jane Davison( Book )
- Faithful companions : collected essays celebrating the 25th anniversary of The Kate O'Brien Weekend( Book )
- A bio-critical study of Rosamond Jacob and her contemporaries by Damian Doyle( )
- Kate O'Brien : doing time in the literary Styx by Barbara Moore Bowling( )
- Breakdowns and breakthroughs : the figure of the hysteric in contemporary novels by women by Rose Quiello( )
- Kate O'Brien and the fiction of identity : sex, art and politics in Mary Lavelle and other writings by Aintzane Legarreta Mentxaka( )
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Most widely held works by
Kate O'Brien
Without my cloak by
Kate O'Brien(
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81 editions published between 1931 and 2016 in 6 languages and held by 796 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Irish descendants of horse thief sacrifice love and freedom for position and security in Victorian period
81 editions published between 1931 and 2016 in 6 languages and held by 796 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Irish descendants of horse thief sacrifice love and freedom for position and security in Victorian period
Mary Lavelle : a novel by
Kate O'Brien(
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73 editions published between 1936 and 2016 in 8 languages and held by 674 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
This is the story of a young Irish woman who journeys to Spain to work as a governess where she meets Juanito. They seize the opportunity to consummate their love in a night of passion and betrayal that foretells the coming of a new era
73 editions published between 1936 and 2016 in 8 languages and held by 674 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
This is the story of a young Irish woman who journeys to Spain to work as a governess where she meets Juanito. They seize the opportunity to consummate their love in a night of passion and betrayal that foretells the coming of a new era
The land of spices, a novel by
Kate O'Brien(
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56 editions published between 1900 and 2016 in English and Undetermined and held by 646 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
The Mother Superior of an Irish convent reviews her life in flashbacks and makes a psychological study of herself
56 editions published between 1900 and 2016 in English and Undetermined and held by 646 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
The Mother Superior of an Irish convent reviews her life in flashbacks and makes a psychological study of herself
The last of summer, a novel by
Kate O'Brien(
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49 editions published between 1943 and 2016 in 4 languages and held by 602 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
49 editions published between 1943 and 2016 in 4 languages and held by 602 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
The ante-room by
Kate O'Brien(
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57 editions published between 1900 and 2016 in 3 languages and held by 559 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Their mother's impending death draws Agnes' sister Marie-Rose back to the family's Irish estate. Agnes is faced with a terrible inner battle as she is reunited with her brother-in-law, Vincent, whom she has always loved
57 editions published between 1900 and 2016 in 3 languages and held by 559 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Their mother's impending death draws Agnes' sister Marie-Rose back to the family's Irish estate. Agnes is faced with a terrible inner battle as she is reunited with her brother-in-law, Vincent, whom she has always loved
Romance of English literature by
W. J Turner(
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7 editions published in 1944 in English and Dutch and held by 516 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
7 editions published in 1944 in English and Dutch and held by 516 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
English diaries and journals by
Kate O'Brien(
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19 editions published between 1943 and 1967 in English and held by 449 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
19 editions published between 1943 and 1967 in English and held by 449 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
That lady : a novel by
Kate O'Brien(
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33 editions published between 1946 and 2004 in 4 languages and held by 423 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Based on the life of Ana de Mendoza, princess of Eboli
33 editions published between 1946 and 2004 in 4 languages and held by 423 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Based on the life of Ana de Mendoza, princess of Eboli
Farewell, Spain by
Kate O'Brien(
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25 editions published between 1937 and 2006 in English and Undetermined and held by 359 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
25 editions published between 1937 and 2006 in English and Undetermined and held by 359 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
As music and splendour by
Kate O'Brien(
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26 editions published between 1958 and 2006 in English and held by 350 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Set in the 1880s and '90s, As Music and Splendour tells the story of two young Irish girls who are sent to Rome for training as opera singers. Rose red-haired, big-hearted and big-voiced is soon on track to become a prima donna soprano; Clare, also a soprano but subtler and less glamorous, is more at home with sacred music. While Rose juggles the affections of various men, Clare embarks on a passionate affair with her fellow-student Luisa
26 editions published between 1958 and 2006 in English and held by 350 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Set in the 1880s and '90s, As Music and Splendour tells the story of two young Irish girls who are sent to Rome for training as opera singers. Rose red-haired, big-hearted and big-voiced is soon on track to become a prima donna soprano; Clare, also a soprano but subtler and less glamorous, is more at home with sacred music. While Rose juggles the affections of various men, Clare embarks on a passionate affair with her fellow-student Luisa
The flower of May by
Kate O'Brien(
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32 editions published between 1953 and 2015 in English and German and held by 348 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
32 editions published between 1953 and 2015 in English and German and held by 348 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Teresa of Avila by
Kate O'Brien(
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25 editions published between 1951 and 2015 in 4 languages and held by 345 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
25 editions published between 1951 and 2015 in 4 languages and held by 345 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
My Ireland by
Kate O'Brien(
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16 editions published in 1962 in 3 languages and held by 283 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
16 editions published in 1962 in 3 languages and held by 283 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Talk of angels : a novel by
Kate O'Brien(
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9 editions published between 1936 and 1999 in English and Chinese and held by 270 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
A reprint of a novel on the lot of Irish women early this century when education was considered unsuitable for women. The heroine, Mary Lavelle, goes to Spain to be a governess in an aristocratic family and has an affair with a married man. The book was banned in Ireland when it was published in 1936 and its author died destitute
9 editions published between 1936 and 1999 in English and Chinese and held by 270 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
A reprint of a novel on the lot of Irish women early this century when education was considered unsuitable for women. The heroine, Mary Lavelle, goes to Spain to be a governess in an aristocratic family and has an affair with a married man. The book was banned in Ireland when it was published in 1936 and its author died destitute
For one sweet grape by
Kate O'Brien(
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5 editions published in 1946 in English and held by 207 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
5 editions published in 1946 in English and held by 207 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Pray for the wanderer, a novel by
Kate O'Brien(
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12 editions published between 1938 and 1976 in English and held by 164 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
12 editions published between 1938 and 1976 in English and held by 164 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
That lady, a romantic drama by
Kate O'Brien(
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3 editions published between 1946 and 1949 in English and held by 160 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
3 editions published between 1946 and 1949 in English and held by 160 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Impressions of English literature by
W. J Turner(
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13 editions published between 1944 and 1947 in English and held by 118 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
A collection of works published separately previously in the Britain in pictures series: 1, 23, 32, 49, 55, 60 and 66
13 editions published between 1944 and 1947 in English and held by 118 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
A collection of works published separately previously in the Britain in pictures series: 1, 23, 32, 49, 55, 60 and 66
Esa dama by
Kate O'Brien(
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19 editions published between 1986 and 2009 in Spanish and held by 40 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Ana de Mendoza, viuda del secretario de Estado de Felipe II y, según los rumores de palacio, favorita del propio rey, fue una dama lo suficientemente temperamental como para perder un ojo en un duelo y para enfrentarse al monarca
19 editions published between 1986 and 2009 in Spanish and held by 40 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Ana de Mendoza, viuda del secretario de Estado de Felipe II y, según los rumores de palacio, favorita del propio rey, fue una dama lo suficientemente temperamental como para perder un ojo en un duelo y para enfrentarse al monarca
Presentation Parlour by
Kate O'Brien(
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10 editions published between 1963 and 1994 in English and Undetermined and held by 38 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
10 editions published between 1963 and 1994 in English and Undetermined and held by 38 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
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Related Identities
- Philip II King of Spain 1527-1598
- Dalsimer, Adele Author
- Turner, W. J. (Walter James) 1889-1946 Author Editor
- Bowen, Elizabeth 1899-1973
- Cecil, David 1902-1986
- Greene, Graham 1904-1991
- Grierson, Herbert John Clifford Sir 1866-1960
- Woodward, E. L. (Ernest Llewellyn) 1890-1971
- Matthews, Kenneth
- Teresa of Avila, Saint 1515-1582
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Authors, Irish Bible Catholics Christian saints Civilization--Influence Convents English diaries English fiction English fiction--Irish authors English fiction--Women authors English literature English literature--Women authors Europe Families Feminism and literature Great Britain Historians Historical fiction Historiography Ireland Irish fiction Italy--Rome Lesbianism Literature Literature and society Manners and customs Mendoza de la Cerda, Ana,--princesa de Eboli, Monasticism and religious orders for women Mystics Nuns O'Brien, Kate, Older people Philip--II,--King of Spain, Philosophers Philosophy, British Politics in literature Princesses Romance fiction Sex role in literature Sisters Sopranos (Singers) Spain Spain--Avila Spiritual life--Catholic Church Teresa,--of Avila, Saint, Thornhill family Travel Women Women and literature Women authors, Irish
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Alternative Names
Cáit Ní Bhriain
Cruise, Kate O'Brien
Kate O’Brien irische Schriftstellerin
Kate O'Brien auteur uit Ierland (1897-1974)
O'Brien Kate
Кейт О’Брайен
О'Брайен, Кейт 1897-1974
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