After behan s death, borstal boy was adapted for the theatre by frank mcmahon. Behan had married beatrice salkeld daughter of the painter cecil salkeld in 1955. He was addicted to two thingsbooze and new york city. The rise and fall of the most famous irishman in new york. Brendan behans island an irish sketchbook, 1962 illustrated by paul hogarth hold your hour and have another, 1963 illust. A life is a fascinating look at the irish author noted for his earthy satire and powerful political commentary.
Buy brendan behan s new york by behan, brendan isbn. Find books like brendan behan s new york from the worlds largest community of readers. Twentyone prose works including previously unpublished material, were published posthumously. Heres a selection of some of brendan behan s best quotes. So the foreign born irishman, brendan behan, takes on his last tour of. Mar 17, 2001 thus the new york times reported the beginning of brendan behan s love affair with the city in 1960. Bredan behans island an irish sketchbook alcuin books, ltd. Devastated by the death of his wife in a hitandrun accident, miles, deputy sheriff of new bern, north carolina, discovers new meaning in his life when he meets sarah andrews, a woman struggling to. He was also an irish republican and a volunteer in the irish republican army. Confessions of an irish rebel, the scarperer and after the wake. Osullivans biography, an indepth look at one of the most unusual and intense personalities ever to grasp a pen, reveals the. Brendan francis behan was born on february 9, 1923, in dublin ireland.
Author of borstal boy, the hostage, confessions of an irish rebel, brendan behans new york, brendan behans island, the complete plays, the quare fellow, the scarperer. Brendan behan, in full brendan francis behan, born feb. Review of brendan behan and paul hogarths book brendan behan 19231964 the man many regard as one of irelands greatest ever authors and poets collaborated on two books with the artist paul hogarth 19172001 and in brendan behans new york we find both artist and writer in formidable form despite behans chronic health problems. Quotations by brendan behan, irish dramatist, born february 9, 1923. Brendan behan s new york paperback june 1, 1985 by brendan behan author. His books, brendan behans island, brendan behans new york and confessions of an irish rebel, published in 1962 and 1964, were dictated into a tape recorder because he was no longer able to write or type for long enough to be able to finish them. Jul 28, 2017 brendan behan 19231964 the man many regard as one of irelands greatest ever authors and poets collaborated on two books with the artist paul hogarth 19172001 and in brendan behans new york we find both artist and writer in formidable form despite behans chronic health problems. Mar 16, 2020 behans last works, which he dictated on tape, were brendan behans island 1962, a book of irish anecdotes. The roistering author, whose life was as broad as his works were ebullient.
In 1963, he produced hold your hour and have another. But behan drowned his talent in a whiskey bottle and became the caricature of an irish stage drunk, clowning his way with oaths and stories between bars in dublin, london, paris and new york. Books similar to brendan behans new york goodreads. Thus the new york times reported the beginning of brendan behans love affair with the city in 1960. First edition signed by brendan behan and paul hogarth to the title page. He used poetry and theater to aid the irish revolutionary war against the british early life. The influence of brendan behans women on tom obriens. His parents, stephen and kathleen behan were in the middle class working society. Hogarth, paul brendan behan s new york behans 1st edition 1st printing hardcover new york bernard geis associates 1964 very good in a good price clipped dust jacket.
Enjoy the best brendan behan quotes at brainyquote. Written in association with his widow, his mother and others of his family and friends, and old ira comrades, this is a biography of brendan behan. Brendan behan was a playwright who wrote a play called the hostage which he mentions about 500 times and claims to have a insurmountable love for new york city. Librarything is a cataloging and social networking site for booklovers. These were confessions of an irish rebel, the scaperer, and after the wake.
Letty cottin pogrebin was a publicist for brendan behan s publisher in new york. Brendan behan, an annotated bibliography of criticism book. In may 2011, brendan at the chelsea, written by behans niece, janet behan, was the first play performed in the naughton studio at the new lyric theatre in belfast. Four years later he published brendan behans island. Brendan behan project gutenberg selfpublishing ebooks. By then he had been feted worldwide for such plays as the quare fella, the hostage, and of course the book that started it all, borstal boy fifty years on his standing as a writer is higher than ever. Brendan behan died of a combination of diabetes and alcoholism in march 1964. Hogarth, paul brendan behans new york 1st edition 1st printing hardcover new york bernard geis associates 1964 very good in a good dust. Brendan at the chelsea grew out of a commission to adapt the book, brendan behans new york, for the stage, but by the time she had finished, it was less an autobiography and more an. See all books authored by brendan behan, including borstal boy, and the king of irelands son, and more on. Brendan behan biography childhood, life achievements. See all books authored by brendan behan, including borstal boy, and the king of irelands son, and.
The king of irelands son by brendan behan and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Like the first book, it is illustrated by paul hogarth, whose spidery drawing seems to have gathered solidity and focus under. Oct 01, 2010 author of borstal boy, the hostage, confessions of an irish rebel, brendan behan s new york, brendan behan s island, the complete plays, the quare fellow, the scarperer. Brendan behan s new york brendan behan, paul hogarth on. Behans autobiographical novel, borstal boy, was published the same year and became a worldwide bestseller. An irish sketchbook, brendan behan s new york, the scarperer, confessions of an irish rebel, richards cork leg, and after the wake. Brendan behans island by brendan behan and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. It is stylish nowadays to call any zealously outlandish story a very moral tale.
The scarperer 1964, a novel about a smuggling adventure, first published serially in the irish press. Refimprove brendan francis behan 9 february 1923 20 march 1964 was an irish poet, short story writer, novelist, and playwright who wrote in both irish and english. Find all the books, read about the author, and more. Brendan behans new york paperback june 1, 1985 by brendan behan author. In may 2011, brendan at the chelsea, written by behan s niece, janet behan, was the first play performed in the naughton studio at the new lyric theatre in belfast. The production tells the story of behans residence at new yorks hotel chelsea in 1963. Brendan behan is revered in ireland for his contribution in the revival of the irish literature. Hogarth, paul brendan behans new york behans 1st edition 1st printing hardcover new york bernard geis associates 1964 very good in a.
Brendan behans island by brendan behan and a great selection of related books. Richards cork leg, 1965 play, unfinished richardin korkkijalka suom. Brendan behans new york by brendan behan librarything. When asked what he would most like to see in spain he had replied francos funeral. But his book is about 50% irish nostalgia and 40% name dropping with famous celebrities of the 60s. But his book is about 50% irish nostalgia and 40 % name dropping with famous celebrities of the 60s. Behan got notorious publicity after appearing drunk on. Brendan behan s new york by brendan behan, paul hogarth. Brendan behans new york by brendan behan goodreads. Brendan behans island and brendan behans new york were published in 1962 and 1964, in turn. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Letty cottin pogrebin was a publicist for brendan behans publisher in new york.
Brendan behan, an annotated bibliography of criticism. Brendan behans new york brendan behan, paul hogarth on. Brendan behan has 32 books on goodreads with 9545 ratings. Brendan behan was the toast of new york when he arrived in 1960 but three years later he was staying in a shabby hotel room, fighting a battle with booze and struggling to finish his latest book. Books by series coming soon new releases this months biggest new books. Click to read more about brendan behan s new york by brendan behan. Twentyone prose works including previously unpublished.
The big influence on brendan behan was his grandmother, christine english. The below is an excerpt from dermot mcevoys latest book real irish new york from skyhorse publishing. Click to read more about brendan behans new york by brendan behan. Behan takes us on his last tour of what he calls the most exciting city in the world. Brehan travels through dublin, the north of ireland, galway and the aran islands and the counties of the south checking out the people and their habits rather than on the places themselves.
The deterioration of behan s health and talent during his threeyear love affair. Later, the hostage, behans englishlanguage adaptation of an giall, met with great success internationally. An irish sketchbook, brendan behans new york, the scarperer, confessions of an irish rebel, richards cork leg, and after the wake. A poet, short story writer, novelist and playwright, his works have found fame in both english and irish languages.
Heres a selection of some of brendan behans best quotes. Dublin, march 20brendan behan, the irish playwright, died this evening at meath hospital. During one of his more epic binges, the 22yearold was charged with the job of tracking him down. Courtesy wikimedia commons behans prison experiences were central to his future writing career. Brendan behans new york by brendan behan and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. The deterioration of behans health and talent during his threeyear love affair. Osullivans biography, an indepth look at one of the most unusual and intense personalities ever to grasp a pen, reveals the complex and unique humanity of this great irish writer. Behan died in 1964, at age 41, of a combination of alcoholism, jaundice, and diabetes. The following year, he released brendan behans, new york.
Brendan behan books list of books by author brendan behan. Behan takes us on his last tour of what he calls the most exciting city in. Legendary irish writer brendan behan, responsible for some of the bestknown and most wise quotes died on this day, march 20, in 1964. Buy brendan behans new york by behan, brendan isbn. Brendan behan discovers new york city irishcentral. After behans death, borstal boy was adapted for the theatre by frank mcmahon. So the foreign born irishman, brendan behan, takes on his last tour of what he calls the most exciting city in the world. In 1958, behans play in the irish language an giall had its debut at dublins damer theatre.
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