Brian Moore

Date of Birth: August 25, 1921

Zodiac Sign: Virgo

Date of Death: January 11, 1999

Biography

Brian Moore was a celebrated Irish-Canadian novelist, known for his versatility and deep explorations of human nature and complex moral questions. Born in Belfast, Northern Ireland, Moore emigrated to Canada after World War II, where he began his writing career. He later moved to the United States, where he continued to produce a prolific body of work. Moore wrote over twenty novels, many of which received critical acclaim and awards. His most famous works include “The Lonely Passion of Judith Hearne,” “The Luck of Ginger Coffey,” and “Black Robe.” Moore’s writing is characterized by its psychological depth, rich character development, and deft handling of narrative tension.

5 Interesting Facts about Brian Moore

1. Brian Moore was shortlisted three times for the Booker Prize but never won.

2. He initially worked as a journalist for the Montreal Gazette before becoming a full-time novelist.

3. Moore’s novel “Black Robe” was adapted into a film in 1991, directed by Bruce Beresford.

4. He often used pseudonyms, such as Bernard Mara and Michael Bryan, for his early works.

5. Moore was a close friend of fellow writer Graham Greene, who greatly admired his work.

5 Most Interesting Quotes from Brian Moore

1. “There comes a point in many people’s lives when they can no longer play the role they have chosen for themselves.”

2. “I think there’s a great deal of luck in writing. You may have talent, but unless you catch the public’s imagination, you’re not going to be successful.”

3. “The past is not simply the past, but a prism through which the subject filters his own changing self-image.”

4. “Writing is a form of therapy; sometimes I wonder how all those, who do not write, compose, or paint can manage to escape the madness, melancholia, the panic and fear which is inherent in a human situation.”

5. “The writer’s only responsibility is to his art. He will be completely ruthless if he is a good one.”