Author: Patrick Kavanagh
Born: 21 Oct 1904
Died: 30 Nov 1967
Bio: Patrick Kavanagh (21 October 1904 – 30 November 1967) was an Irish poet and novelist. His best-known works include the novel *Tarry Flynn*, and the poems "On Raglan Road" and "The Great Hunger". He is known for his accounts of Irish life through reference to the everyday and commonplace.

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