Brendan Behan

Brendan Behan (1923–1964) was an Irish writer, poet and journalist.

Also recorded as Brendan Francis Aidan Behan; Francis Behan.

Overview

Born at Dublin in 1923, died at Dublin in 1964.

In detail

Brendan Behan studied at Dublin Institute of Technology. the recorded working language is English and Irish.

The field of work recorded is drama, literature and poetry.

Works named in the authority record are The Quare Fellow, The Hostage and Borstal Boy.

Sources

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  • reference work · Reputable secondary · Wikipedia

    “Brendan Behan”, English Wikipedia, consulted as further reading

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  • reference work · Reputable secondary · Wikidata

    Wikidata, structured authority record Q313063: Brendan Behan

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