Desmond Hogan

Desmond Hogan

Country

Ireland

Birth - Death

1951 -

Occupation

Writer

Description

Award-winning novelist whose works reflect the politics, religion, and homoeroticism of his native country. Recipient of the Rooney Prize for Irish Literature (1977) and John Llewellyn Rhys Prize (1980). Notable books include his biographical 'The Ikon-Maker' (1974). Admitted to sexual assault on a teen boy.

Further Reading/Research

• http://www.thewhitereview.org/interviews/interview-with-desmond-hogan/
• http://www.theguardian.com/books/2004/nov/14/fiction.features2
• http://www.independent.ie/regionals/kerryman/news/convicted-child-abuser-walks-free-from-court-27387573.html

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