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Brendan Francis Aidan Behan [1] (christened Francis Behan) [2] (/ 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, [3] an activist who wrote in both English and Irish.
Jun 4, 2024 · One of the most influential Irish literary figures of the 20th century, Brendan Behan was known for his rugged, earthy satire and powerful political commentary. He was raised in a family that was revolutionary active against the British and as a result, his childhood and early days were steeped in rich Irish history, culture and literature.
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.
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Feb 9, 2023 · Born on February 9th 1923, Brendan Behan was raised on Russell Street in Dublin's north inner city. He achieved notoriety and global celebrity owing to his talent and wit as a writer and...
In 1937, the Behan family moved to a new local council housing scheme in Crumlin. Behan became a member of Fianna Eireann, the youth organisation of the Anti-Treaty IRA. He published his first poems and prose in the organisation’s magazine, Fianna: the Voice of Young Ireland.
Feb 9, 2023 · Brendan Behan was born 100 years ago today. This is how he went from jail cell to literary sensation. Picture Brendan Behan and you probably imagine a man with shirt wide open and a pint in his...
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 diabetes and...
