Brendan Behan After The Wake (Paperback)

After The WakeBrendan BehanLabel: O'Brien Press LtdDescription: Brendan Behan’s genius was to strike a chord between critic and common man. When he died at the age of 41 he was arguably the most celebrated Irish writer of the twentieth century.After the Wake is a collection of seven prose works and a series of articles. It includes all that exists of an unfinished novel ‘The Catacombs’ and pieces together items whose comic and fanciful accounts evoke Flann O’Brien. Also featured are works of acknowledged excellence ‘The Confirmation Suit’ and ‘A Woman of No Standing’. This writing bears all the hallmarks of the author’s talent – an ability to bring characters to life quickly and unforgettably a sharp ear for dialogue and dialect and a natural vocation for story-telling.This diverse collection is a delightful and entertaining windfall from one of Ireland's most colourful writers. An essential complement to Behan's master works.

Brendan Behan's "After the Wake" paperback would be a great fit for anyone looking to explore dark, quirky humor and the haunting aftermath of a loved one's passing.