Behan, Brendan
Borstal Boy (Arena Books)
- ISBN 13:
- 9780099706502
- author:
- Behan, Brendan
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Arrow
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 1990
- Pages:
- 372
- Dimensions:
- 19.8 x 12.9 x 2.4 centimetres (0
- Genre:
- Biography: general
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 7 working days
Description
Brendan Behan's Borstal Boy is a vivid and moving account of his experiences in a reform school in 1940s Ireland. At just 16, Behan was arrested and tried for his involvement with the IRA, and was subsequently sent to the school. The harsh conditions and brutal atmosphere of the institution are starkly contrasted with the author's own observations of friendship, solidarity and kindness among the inmates. Behan's writing is characteristically fluent and engaging, as he recounts the struggles and hardships he faced in this unforgiving environment. Despite the bleak surroundings, the author finds moments of hope and healing, which are conveyed with remarkable honesty and sensitivity. First published in 1990, Borstal Boy has been adapted into a film, offering a powerful and unforgettable portrayal of one man's journey through adversity.
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