The Book of Judas

Name: The Book of Judas
Author: Brendan Kennelly

by Brendan Kennelly

Epic poem retelling biblical Judas story to explore betrayal, redemption, and human complexity

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About the author

Brendan Kennelly

Irish poet and academic whose verse is characterized by humor, directness, and a love of narrative. His long poem Cromwell and The Book of Judas are his most ambitious works.

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