Brian Moore (1921–99) was an Irish-Canadian novelist and screenwriter known for his elegant prose and diverse storytelling. His works explored themes of religious constraints, personal isolation, and political intrigue, earning him recognition as a “writer’s writer.”
Born in Belfast, Northern Ireland, Moore immigrated to Canada in 1948 and later settled in the United States. His literary career launched with The Lonely Passion of Judith Hearne (1955,) a poignant novel about an aging spinster battling alcoholism. His later works showcased keen psychological insight, including The Feast of Lupercal (1957,) The Luck of Ginger Coffey (1960,) and The Emperor of Ice Cream (1965.) He also wrote historical fiction like Black Robe (1985,) depicting colonial Canada, and political thrillers such as The Colour of Blood (1987.) His final works, No Other Life (1993) and The Magician’s Wife (1998,) further cemented his reputation.
Beyond novels, Moore contributed to cinema, writing Alfred Hitchcock’s Torn Curtain (1966.) His literary achievements earned the James Tait Black Memorial Prize and three Booker Prize nominations.
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When you’re a writer you no longer see things with the freshness of the normal person. There are always two figures that work inside you.
—Brian Moore
Topics: Writers
There comes a point in many people’s lives when they can no longer play the role they have chosen for themselves. When that happens, we are like actors finding that someone has changed the play.
—Brian Moore
Topics: Identity
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