Beckett, Mary (1926–)

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Beckett, Mary (1926–)

Irish novelist. Born 1926 in Belfast, Ireland; children: 5.

Writings, which often focus on women living through social conflict, include A Belfast Woman (1980), Give Them Stones (1989) and A Literary Woman (1990); also wrote books for children, including Orla at School (1991), A Family Tree (1992) and Hannah or Pink Balloons (1992). Won Bisto Merit Award (1995).

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