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See all books authored by thomas keneally, including schindlers ark, and american scoundrel. Thomas keneally began his writing career in 1964 and has published nonfiction and more than thirty novels, including the booker prize winning schindlers list, which was the basis for the major motion picture. His bestknown book was schindlers ark also published as schindlers list. At the start of the book, keneally lets us know that his protagonist, oskar schindler, is not a virtuous man, but rather a flawed, conflicted one, who makes no apology for his penchant for women and drink. Thomas keneally began his writing career in 1964 and has published thirtyone novels since. Kate gaffneykozinski, an attractive, well educated woman, has gone on. Based on unique research among littleknown sources, this masterly book. His history of irish convictism was entitled the great shame and was published in all the english language markets. His novels include the chant of jimmie blacksmith, schindlers list and the peoples train. Books by thomas keneally author of schindlers list goodreads. Thomas keneally was born in 1935 and, as well as writing many novels, has shown an increasing interest in producing histories. Thomas keneally books list of books by author thomas.
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