"The sentences I write have their roots in song and poetry, and take their bearings from music and painting, as much as from the need to impart mere information, or mirror anything. I am not a realist writer, even if I seem like one."
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Colm Tóibín, born on May 30, 1955, in Enniscorthy, Ireland, is a celebrated novelist, essayist, and playwright renowned for his poignant explorations of identity, exile, and the complexities of human relationships. With a literary career that spans several decades, Tóibín’s works, such as "Brooklyn" and "The Master," have earned critical acclaim and numerous awards, including the Costa Book Award. His writing, deeply rooted in his Irish heritage, resonates universally, solidifying his legacy as one of contemporary literature’s most significant voices.
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"I feel just fine about ignoring or bypassing the rights of people I have known and loved to be rendered faithfully, or to be left in peace, and out of novels."
Colm Toibin