Fitz-James O'Brien
Fitz-James O'Brien | |
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Sketch of Fitz-James O'Brien by William Winter 1881 | |
| Born | 25 October 1826 Cork, Ireland |
| Died | 6 April 1862 (aged 35) Cumberland, Maryland |
| Occupation | Writer, Poet, Soldier |
| Literary movement | Gothic fiction |
Fitz-James O'Brien (25 October 1826 — 6 April 1862) was an Irish-American writer of works in fantasy and science fiction short stories. His career was marked by a significant contribution to the American literary scene in the mid-19th century.