Anne Devlin (writer) facts for kids
Anne Devlin was born on September 13, 1951, in Belfast, Northern Ireland. She is a well-known writer who creates short stories, plays for the stage, and scripts for movies and TV. Before becoming a full-time writer, Anne worked as a teacher from 1974 to 1978. She began writing her own stories in 1976 while living in Germany. After spending ten years living in London, she moved back to Belfast in 2007.
Early Life and Family
Anne Devlin grew up in Belfast. Her father was Paddy Devlin, a notable politician in Northern Ireland. He was a member of the Parliament of Northern Ireland for the Northern Ireland Labour Party (NILP). Later, he helped start a new political group called the Social Democratic and Labour Party (SDLP).
Student Life and Activism
In January 1969, Anne was a student at the New University of Ulster. She joined a peaceful march for civil rights that went from Belfast to Derry. This march was organized by a group called the People's Democracy. Near Derry, the march was attacked by some people who disagreed with their cause. Anne was hurt during this event and had to go to the hospital. This experience later inspired her play, After Easter, which was written in 1994.
While at university, Anne briefly connected with a group of poets and writers known as the Coleraine Cluster. Soon after, she left Northern Ireland to work as a teacher in Germany.
Career in Writing
After her time in Germany, Anne Devlin moved to England. There, she built a successful career writing for television and radio. Her work was recognized, and she was invited to share her knowledge with others. In 1987, she was a visiting lecturer, teaching playwriting at the University of Birmingham. Later, in 1990, she was a writer in residence at Lund University in Sweden. This meant she lived and worked at the university, focusing on her writing and sharing her expertise.
Awards and Recognition
Anne Devlin has received several awards for her writing. These awards show how much her work is valued and appreciated.
- 1992 - Hennessy Literary Award for her collection of short stories.
- 1985 - Samuel Beckett Award for her work in television drama.
