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1. poetscorner.blog › 2019/03/20 › the-laughing-boyThe Laughing Boy – Poets Corner

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   Mar 20, 2019 · The Laughing Boy. We present this work in honor of the 55th anniversary of the poet’s death. Brendan Behan Irish 1923 – 1964. https://poetscorner.blog/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/z-03-20-19.mp3.

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3. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › Brendan_BehanBrendan Behan - Wikipedia

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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.

4. www.azquotes.com › author › 1140-Brendan_BehanTOP 25 QUOTES BY BRENDAN BEHAN (of 65) | A-Z Quotes

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   • 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. Love, Life, Important.
   • I only take a drink on two occasions - when I'm thirsty and when I'm not. Brendan Behan. Drinking, Two, Alcohol.
   • I have a total irreverence for anything connected with society except that which makes the roads safer, the beer stronger, the food cheaper and the old men and old women warmer in the winter and happier in the summer.
   • They took away our land, our language, and our religion; but they could never harness our tongues. Brendan Behan. Land, Tongue, Language.

5. www.irishcentral.com › roots › historyBrendan Behan: Wise quotes from the Irish literary legend

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   Feb 9, 2021 · Learn about the life and works of Brendan Behan, a Dublin-born poet, novelist, playwright, and former IRA member. Read some of his best quotes on Irish culture, politics, and humor.

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   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.

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   Aug 13, 2014 · Poems and a play in Irish. by. Behan, Brendan; Behan, Brendan. Giall. 1981. Publication date. 1981. Topics. Ireland -- Literary collections. Publisher.

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   Who is Brendan Behan?

   • Legendary Irish writer Brendan Behan is responsible for some of the best-known and most wise quotes. Brendan Behan, circa 1955. Getty Images Legendary Irish writer Brendan Behan was a Dubliner through and through, as well as a poet, short story writer, novelist, and playwright.

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   What is Reading Brendan Behan?

   • Reading Brendan Behan is the first volume in 20 years to focus on Behan’s rich and eclectic body of creative works – his poetry and plays in Irish and English, his short stories and his extraordinary autobiographical novel, Borstal Boy.

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   How did Brendan Behan learn Irish?

   • Behan’s love for the Irish language, nurtured during his first imprisonment, was a source of strength and inspiration. Brendan Behan developed a keen eye for human behaviour by observing the characters around him. The prison walls became a stage, and his fellow inmates a cast of colourful characters.

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   What are some of your favourite Brendan Behan quotes?

   • "Critics are like eunuchs in a harem; they know how it's done, they've seen it done every day, but they're unable to do it themselves." — Brendan Behan 5. "I am a drinker with writing problems." — Brendan Behan 6. "There is no such thing as bad publicity except your own obituary." — Brendan Behan 7.

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   How old was Brendan Behan when he wrote The Laughing Boy?

   • Brendan Behan wrote a lament to Collins, The Laughing Boy, at the age of thirteen. The title was from the affectionate nickname Mrs Behan gave to Collins. Behan's uncle Peadar Kearney wrote The Soldier's Song, which became the Irish national anthem Amhrán na bhFiann when translated into Irish.

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   Why was Brendan Behan controversial?

   • Behan’s rebellious nature and outspoken personality often clashed with authority figures and literary critics, making him controversial. At times, his struggles overshadowed his artistic achievements. Beyond his writing, Brendan Behan captivated audiences with his electrifying stage presence.

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   Comprehensive information about famous poet Brendan Behan; including poetry, biographical information, quotations, literary works, articles and essays, history, and more.