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Robert FlanaganAmerican writer
Date of Birth: 01.01.1946
Country:  USA |
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Early Life and Education
John Francis Flanagan was born into a modest family in New York City, USA. His father, a disabled veteran of World War I, struggled with unemployment while his mother worked at the Champion Spark Plug factory. Flanagan attended Catholic school and briefly held menial jobs as a dishwasher, janitor, and night watchman before enlisting in the United States Marine Corps.
Military Service
Flanagan's experiences at boot camp on Parris Island became the inspiration for his debut novel, "Maggot." The novel depicted the harsh realities of military life and resonated strongly with readers. "Maggot" was published in 1971 by Warner Books and was an instant commercial success.
Literary Career
The success of "Maggot" propelled Flanagan into a literary career. The novel sold over 250,000 copies and went through twelve printings. It was also published in the Soviet Union under the title "Cherni" (translation by Tom Kirillovich Belaschenko). Flanagan's writing continued to explore themes of working-class life and the human condition.
