Fitz-James O'Brien was an Irish-American author and journalist born on October 31, 1828, in County Limerick, Ireland. He was the son of a wealthy Irish family and was educated at Trinity College in Dublin. However, he was expelled from the college for his rebellious behavior and moved to London to pursue a career in writing.
In 1852, O'Brien immigrated to the United States and settled in New York City. He quickly became a prominent figure in the literary scene and contributed to various publications, including Harper's Magazine, The Atlantic Monthly, and The Saturday Evening Post.
O'Brien's writing style was characterized by his use of science fiction and horror elements, which were uncommon at the time. His most famous work, "The Diamond Lens," is a short story about a scientist who discovers a microscopic world inside a diamond and falls in love with one of its inhabitants. The story is considered a classic of science fiction and has been adapted into various films and television shows.
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