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Born in 1920 and died the 11th January 1997 [ 9], Paul Smith was an Irish born playwright and writer. [4][5] Smith is remembered for many works including: Stravanga (1963), Summer Sang in Me (1972), Esther's Altar (1978). [1] However, Smith’s novel The Countrywoman (1962) is one of his most famous novels. The Countrywoman (1962), was his second novel. Eileen battersby, an Irish Times author, believed Smith wrote a “powerful” book regarding the Dublin slums [6] [2]. The novel revolves around Molly Baines, who is forced to protect her children through drug and economic challenges facing her life. Some journalists believe Molly Baines is a fabricated biography of Smith's mother.[1] Lawrence White argued that he based the poor and hunger stricken protagonist on his own mother. [1] His novel has been called a “near-masterpiece” by several reviewers.[1]. Smith’s legacy does not only live on in Ireland but also in other countries where he lived for a while. [2] Smith’s legacy exists in America, Sweden, London, Australia. Smith was born in Charlemont Street, Dublin.[1]  A stone tablet erected in his memory is located near the Grand Canal near Charlemont Street bridge.[1]  This monument was created as a remembrance to Smith, and highlights his various works. Smith was granted various awards and honours during his time. In addition to being a member of the Irish society of artists, Aosdána. [3] [ 7]. In 1978 he received the American Irish Foundation Literary Award.[8] The award is given to a young writer in the hopes to boost their ideas as well giving recognition to those who have made contributions to enrich the cultural heritage in Ireland.[8]These honours will be remembered in his name and will live on in his legacy.

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 * 1) ^ "Smith, Paul". Dictionary of Irish Biography. Retrieved on 30 October 2023.
 * 2) ^"Death of a realist". The Irish Times (1997). Retrieved on 31 October 2023.
 * 3) ^"The CountryWoman" . GoodReads. Retrieved on 31 October.
 * 4) ^ "Memorial page for Paul Smith". Find A Grave. Retrieved on 31 October.
 * 5) ^"Playwright". Wikipedia Playwright. Retrieved on 21 November.
 * 6) ^"Slum". Wikipedia Slum. Retrieved on 21 November.
 * 7) ^"Aosdána". Wikipedia Aosdána. Retrieved on 19 November.
 * 8) ^"American Irish Foundation Award" Ireland Funds. Retrieved on 22 November.

9. ^"Smiths" IMDb. Retrieved on 19 November.