Brian Friel

<p> Surveying the life, work and accolades of Irish playwright Brian Friel, this literary companion investigates his personal and professional relationships and his literary topics and themes, such as belonging, violence, patriarchy and hypocrisy.</p><p> Character summaries describe his most significant figures, particularly St. Columba, the victims of <I>Derry's Bloody Sunday</I>, and Hugh O'Neill, the Lord of Tyrone.</p><p> Entries analyze Friel's styl