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“When I came back to Dublin, I was court martialed in my absence, and sentenced to death in my absence, so I said they could shoot me in my absence.”

Book:The Hostage

Work

The Hostage

This book explores the complexities of human behavior under extreme duress, offering a compelling narrative that examines the psychological impact on both the captor and the captive. more

Author

Brendan Behan

Irish poet known for his unique humor and satirical style. His works often reflect the social and political realities of Ireland, enjoying great popularity among readers. more

“Some flies and gnats were sitting on my paper and this disturbed me; I breathed on them to make them go, then blew harder and harder, but it did no good. The tiny beasts lowered their behinds, made themselves heavy, and struggled against the wind until their thin legs were bent. They were absolutely not going to leave the place. They would always find something to get hold of, bracing their heels against a comma or an unevenness in the paper, and they intended to stay exactly where they were until they themselves decided it was the right time to go.”

Insects Bugs Gnats

Book:Hunger

Source: Hunger

“We all think we are gods, when we are no more than gnats.”

Gods Gnats

Book:A Boyfriend Before Christmas

Source: A Boyfriend Before Christmas

“Youth. Murder (Biko). Slavery. Freedom. We are all creatures of ignorance at the end of the day. The natural order of the hierarchy of life states that we are creatures. Creatures of habit whether it is normal (following the status quo and all of that jazz). Creatures of marching orders and almost sanitary routine. Creatures of the abnormal. Our leaders are coldly obliterating the past. It is impossible to destroy nations, tribes, individuals without their permission. Many lessons learned from the past come to life like the connect the dots game of a child in a museum. We are swift to forget history. Bury the past like yesterday’s newspaper, our infirm and elderly in nursing homes.”

Biko Nursing Homes

Author:Abigail George

“You don't know the background story of resilience, struggles and strength of beautiful and outgoing women. All you see is what is showcased.”