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Paul Smith 1920-1997

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Born in Dublin. He left school at an early age and worked in various unskilled jobs. He travelled widely in America, Australia and Europe and began writing in his twenties. His first novel, Esther’s Altar (revised later as Come Trailing Blood) was published in America and was well received there. It was banned in Ireland. Other works include The Countrywoman and Summer Sang in Me. He is buried in Dublin.

Further information, location and directions to the grave are to be found in "The End - An Illustrated Guide to the Graves of Irish Writers".  Click here to order a copy of this book