Brendan Behan

Brendan Behan

(1923–1964) journalist Ireland

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Brendan Behan (1923–1964) was a Ireland journalist, known for Borstal Boy|The Hostage|The Quare Fellow.

About Brendan Behan

Brendan Francis Aidan Behan was an Irish poet, short story writer, novelist, playwright, and Irish Republican, an activist who wrote in both English and Irish. His widely acknowledged alcohol dependence, despite attempts to treat it, impacted his creative capacities and contributed to health and social problems which curtailed his artistic output and finally his life. He is widely regarded as one of Ireland's greatest writers.

Known for:

Borstal Boy|The Hostage|The Quare Fellow

Notable works:

Borstal Boy

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