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American writer John Henry O'Hara contributed short stories to the New Yorker and wrote novels, such as BUtterfield 8 (1935) and Ten North Frederick (1955). Best-selling works of John Henry O'Hara include Appointment in Samarra. People particularly knew him for an uncannily accurate ear for dialogue.
About the Author. John O’Hara (1905–1970) was one of the most prominent American writers of the twentieth century. Championed by Ernest Hemingway, F. Scott Fitzgerald, and Dorothy Parker, he wrote seventeen novels, including Appointment in Samarra, his first; BUtterfield 8, which was made into a film starring Elizabeth Taylor; Pal Joey ...
John O'Hara has 213 books on Goodreads with 68834 ratings. John O'Hara’s most popular book is Appointment in Samarra.
Feb 20, 2024 · What is John O’Hara’s enduring legacy in literature? John O’Hara’s enduring legacy lies in his ability to capture the essence of American society in the twentieth century. His novels continue to be studied and appreciated for their insights into the human condition and their vivid portrayal of American life.
John O’Hara was a prolific writer of short stories, and eleven volumes of stories were published during his lifetime. After O’Hara’s death, Random House, his publisher since 1947, brought ...
Apr 20, 1970 · O’Hara was born in Pottsville, Pa., five years after the century began, the son of a prosperous doctor. His childhood was comfortable. He seemed destined for Yale and a happily-ever-after life ...
May 27, 2010 · O’Hara, who authored sixteen novels and fourteen short-story collections, contributed nearly two hundred and thirty short stories, including the “Pal Joey” sketches, to The New Yorker, from ...
