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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.
- Blanaid Behan
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- Poet, novelist, playwright
Mar 20, 2024 · Learn about the life and works of Brendan Behan, a Dublin-born writer who fought in the IRA, met Samuel Beckett, and wrote "The Quare Fellow" and "The Hostage". Discover how his addiction to alcohol and fame ruined his talent and health.
Mar 16, 2024 · Brendan Behan (born Feb. 9, 1923, Dublin, Ire.—died March 20, 1964, Dublin) 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.
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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. Northern Ireland Ireland
Feb 9, 2023 · A personal and scholarly account of the Dublin-born writer and journalist, who was a literary giant and a cause celebre. Learn about his early life, his plays, his prison experiences, his legacy and his death.
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Feb 9, 2023 · Brendan Behan: a mural of the writer in Summerhill in Dublin captures just one of the incarnations of the great Irish writer. Photograph: Nick Bradshaw. Jimmy Murphy. Thu Feb 9 2023 - 05:00. As...
Feb 9, 2023 · Nationwide on RTÉ One pays tribute to the centenary of Brendan Behan's birth with a special programme that revisits his Dublin and London locations, his family, his plays and his legacy. The programme features an interview with his daughter Blanaid Behan, who shares her memories of her father and his writing, and an interview with his daughter-in-law, the actress Deirdre McMahon.
