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Brendan Behan

Brendan Behan

Irish poet, short story writer, novelist, and playwright

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Birthdate
February 9, 1923
Birthplace
Dublin
Dublin
Date of Death
March 20, 1964
Place of Death
Dublin
Dublin
Author of
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An Giall ; The hostage
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Poetry, Kavanagh back to Keats
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The wit of Brendan Behan
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Mother of All the Behans
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Brendan Behan, interviews and recollections
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Confessions of an Irish Rebel
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The Hostage
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Complete text of the hostage
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Educated at
Dublin Institute of Technology
Dublin Institute of Technology
Occupation
Songwriter
Songwriter
Writer
Writer
Poet
Poet
Journalist
Journalist
Musician
Musician
Author
Author
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ISNI
00000001085513310
Open Library ID
OL143442A0
VIAF
123213000

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Citizenship
Republic of Ireland
Republic of Ireland
Father
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Stephen Behan
Notable Work
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Borstal Boy
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The Quare Fellow
Wikidata ID
Q313063
Overview

Brendan Behan was born on February 9, 1923, in Dublin, and held citizenship in the Republic of Ireland. He was a multifaceted literary figure who worked as a writer, poet, journalist, and songwriter. Behan received his education from Dublin Institute of Technology.

Among his various accomplishments, he was the author of notable works such as "Borstal Boy" and "The Quare Fellow." His father, Stephen Behan, also played a role in his life. Sadly, Brendan Behan passed away on March 20, 1964, in his hometown of Dublin.

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