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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.
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 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.
Discover Brendan Behan famous and rare quotes. Share funny quotes by Brendan Behan and quotations about drinking and writing. "The most important things to do in the..."
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.
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)
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 · As we reach the centenary of the birth of Brendan Behan – he was born on February 9th, 1923 – it’s a pretty safe bet that, if you were asked to conjure up an image of him, it’s very likely ...
Sep 21, 2014 · Ahead of the International Brendan Behan Conference in Rome, John McCourt examines the self-made myth of Brendan Behan, one of Ireland's most controversial writers.
Brendan Francis Behan (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. Behan was one of the most successful Irish dramatists of the 20th century.
