Irish writer John Boyne became famous for his books published in fifty languages. He wrote ten novels for adults and five books for children. In 2017 his new creation "The Heart's Invisible Furies" was released.
The writer received recognition not only from readers. His books have won the world's most prestigious awards.
The birth of a successful writer
John Boyne's biography began in Dublin in 1971, on April 30. He studied in the Irish capital. At Trinity College, the student's first acquaintance with the work of the writers of England took place. This literature was subsequently reflected in his writings.
After completing his education, John entered the University of Norwich. This is where his writing career began. He met the classic of modern English literature, Malcolm Bradbury. The famous writer became a teacher for a beginner. He shared the secrets of the mastery with all the students.
Boyne received the Curtis Brown Award during his university studies. He received the first award for the best prose work. The novice author was glorified by interesting stories. The work of the writer began with them. Boyne began to actively publish at the age of twenty.
The debut story was titled "The Entertainments Jar". The work was noticed and awarded the author a nomination for the Irish Hennessy Award. Boyne created more than seven dozen works. He quickly became the owner of new awards and the creator of exciting books. He gained worldwide recognition after writing The Boy in the Striped Pajamas.
The novel was published in 2006. It immediately won two awards, the Irish Book Awards and the Bisto Book of the Year. These were followed by nominations for several prestigious literary awards.
The work does not leave indifferent readers. Feelings arise differently. The dramatic story is about two boys. They are similar, only barbed wire separates them.
Author's prose
The action takes place during the Second World War. Bruno retells the terrible events of the Holocaust.
He lives happily in a military family. One day the boy saw a strange place. People in it walk in the same clothes, are behind barbed wire. Bruno met one of the inhabitants of such a place, the Jewish boy Shmuel. Both were born on the same day, their interests are similar. The main difference is that Bruno is free, and the fate of Shmuel is a foregone conclusion.
Ahead of the military son's new move. He decides to help a new friend find his father. Dressed in the same clothes as all the prisoners, Bruno infiltrates the camp.
The novel was named the best book of the year. For eighty weeks, the book remained the most widely read in Ireland. It has been translated into forty-six languages and has been read by over five million people. The work was filmed by the Miramax company. Film work was also awarded several awards.
Boyne's favorite hero was Mathieu Zell. A special place in his work is given to science fiction. For the first time the hero appeared in "The Thieves of Eternity". Mathieu is immortal, he is looking for the meaning of a long life. Like everyone else, a long-liver dreams of true love. The hero also appears in other books of the writer.
The new novel, The Boy on the Top of the Mountain, is vaguely reminiscent of The Boy in the Striped Pajamas. The characters are different, but the themes of the books are similar. Pierrot lives in Paris. The boy also has a friend Anshel. Communication is in sign language. In the thirties, Pierrot's happy childhood will end, he will go to an orphanage, orphaned.
Aunt will take the nephew to her. The boy moves to a beautiful house on the top of a mountain in Austria. Now his name is Peter. He has a new adult friend Fuhrer with his girlfriend Eva and Blondie the shepherd dog. Peter wonders why his new acquaintances are so afraid.
Work and life
Inspired by the Jane Eyre novels, Boyne wrote the gothic composition Haunting Here. In addition to the classic Gothic intrigue, the work has an emphasis on the relationship between children and adults, hints of feminism, a thirst for life despite the circumstances. In the story of Eliza Kane, after her father's departure, she decides to go to work as a teacher away from London. She is immediately disappointed with both the environment and the working conditions. But the assassination attempt on the girl at the station is only the beginning of her misadventures. Explaining the mysterious phenomena at the Godlin Hall estate is beyond the power of sane people.
The novel "The Absolutist" shows passion, love, masculinity, loneliness and sacrifice. Events begin in 1919. Tristan leaves for the outback to hand over the letters of a comrade in arms. But it is not this that torments Tristan, but the secret that he cannot share with anyone.
All of Boyne's works seem to transport the reader in time, forcing them to feel the era, the characters of the heroes.
John lives in Dublin. His personal life is carefully hidden from prying eyes. The writer tells only about his works. He works hard as a coordinator at Waterstone's, one of Dublin's bookstores.
The author organizes book exhibitions, holds meetings with writers, acquaints visitors with literary novelties. Having received excellent skills, Boyne willingly shares them with aspiring authors, teaches at the University of East Anglia. In it, in 2005, the writer received a grant.
The author also writes book reviews. He works with popular companies in Ireland. In addition to creativity, Boyne also likes to read himself. He has created many short stories for adults and children. Successful works were "Stop, Then Go" and "This House with Ghosts." The writer continues to write new books and does not plan to stop his activities.
