John O'Hara
John O'Hara was born in Pennsylvania on 31 January 1905. His first novel, Appointment in Samarra (1934), won him instant acclaim, and he quickly came to be regarded as one of the most prominent writers in America. He won the National Book Award for his novel Ten North Frederick and had more stories published in the New Yorker than anyone in the history of the magazine. His fourteen novels include A Rage to Live , Pal Joey , BUtterfield 8 and From the Terrace. John O'Hara died on 11 April 1970.
John O'Hara was born in Pennsylvania on 31 January 1905. His first novel, Appointment in Samarra (1934), won him instant acclaim, and he quickly came to be regarded as one of the most prominent writers in America. He won the National Book Award for his novel Ten North Frederick and had more stories published in the New Yorker than anyone in the history of the magazine. His fourteen novels include A Rage to Live , Pal Joey , BUtterfield 8 and From the Terrace. John O'Hara died on 11 April 1970. See less
John O'Hara's Featured Books
John O'Hara book reviews
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Appointment in Samarra
Can't argue with that
In 'All That Is', James Salter lets a young publisher explain:
"But I don't normally like a writer to give me too much of a character's thoughts and feelings. I like to see them, hear what they ... Read More
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Selected Short Stories of John O'Hara
O'Hara Soars
by Don A, Oct 17, 2013
I read most if not all of John O'Hara's novels many years ago and enjoyed every one.
This book of short stories is interesting, entertaining, and delightful. Read More
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From the Terrace
by cooklane, Aug 15, 2008
John O'Hara is from our area and I am reading it because of the local knowledge of some of his characters. Read More
