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Frank McCourt
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Frank McCourt

Frank McCourt (19 August 1930 – 19 July 2009) was an Irish-American teacher and Pulitzer Prize–winning writer. Best-known works include Angela's Ashes. Honours include Rome Prize, Pulitzer Prize for Biography and National Book Critics Circle Award in Biography.

The Bookish Elf has reviewed 1 book by Frank McCourt, mostly memoir, published by Simon and Schuster, first published in 1996.

Born 19 August 1930, BrooklynFrom United States
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Our review
Angela’s Ashes cover
Angela’s Ashes1996 · ★ 4.5
GenresMemoir 1PublishersSimon and Schuster

Awards & honours

4 recorded
Pulitzer Prize for Biography1997National Book Critics Circle Award in Biography1996Rome Prize

Literary prizes

Pulitzer Prize for Biography 1997National Book Critics Circle Award in Biography 1996Rome Prize

Honours & fellowships

Honorary doctor of Syracuse University 2007

Books

1 book
Angela’s Ashes cover
Angela’s Ashes1996 · ★ 4.5

Frequently asked questions

How many Frank McCourt books has The Bookish Elf reviewed?

We have reviewed 1 book by Frank McCourt: Angela’s Ashes.