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Brendan Francis Aidan Behan (christened Francis Behan) (/ ˈ b iː ə n / BEE-ən; Irish: Breandán Ó Beacháin; 9 February 1923 – 20 March 1964) was an Irish poet, short story writer, novelist, playwright, and Irish Republican, an activist who wrote in both English and Irish.
Brendan Behan was an Irish author noted for his earthy satire and powerful political commentary. Reared in a family active in revolutionary and left-wing causes against the British, Behan at the age of eight began what became a lifelong battle with alcoholism.
Mar 20, 2024 · The bold Irish writer Brendan Behan was born in Dublin on February 9, 1923 and died on March 20, 1964. Behan, 41, died at the Meath Hospital in Dublin of complications from...
Brendan Behan Quotes. The most important things to do in the world are to get something to eat, something to drink and somebody to love you. Brendan Behan (1968). “The wit of Brendan Behan”. I only take a drink on two occasions - when I'm thirsty and when I'm not. It's not that the Irish are cynical.
Feb 9, 2021 · Legendary Irish writer Brendan Behan, who was born in Dublin on February 9, 1923, is responsible for some of the best-known and most wise quotes.
Apr 13, 2024 · Discover the life and legacy of Brendan Behan, the fiery Irish writer whose rebellious spirit and literary genius left an indelible mark on the world.
Feb 9, 2023 · From RTÉ Radio 1's Doc On One, Brendan Behan, The Writer, The Rebel and The Rollicking Boy tells the story of Behan by the people who knew him (first broadcast in 1974)
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