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.
After The Wake - Brendan Behan
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