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Explore the life and work of Seamus Heaney with 'On Seamus Heaney', a captivating biography by renowned Irish historian R. F. Foster. This insightful book delves deep into the complexities of one of Ireland's most significant poets, renowned for his evocative language and profound introspection. Heaney’s poetry, shaped by the socio-political backdrop of Northern Ireland, reflects themes of identity, conflict, and the essence of rural life, making it relevant to readers today. In 'On Seamus Heaney', you’ll discover rich analysis and personal reflections drawn from unpublished drafts and correspondence, offering a unique lens on Heaney's literary journey and impact. Foster’s examination highlights how Heaney’s work transcended geographical boundaries and resonates universally, establishing an extraordinary connection with diverse audiences. By exploring Heaney's artistic evolution alongside the tumultuous landscape of his time, this biography stands out in the realm of literary critiques. Enhance your bookshelf with this BRAND NEW edition, featuring trade binding and published by Princeton University Press in 2020. Enjoy free shipping on your order, with delivery expected within 6 weeks. Experience the profound legacy of Seamus Heaney, a Nobel laureate who continues to inspire and evoke thought through his poetry. Perfect for literature lovers, students, or anyone keen to understand the depth of Irish poetry and its cultural implications.
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Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9780691174372
Format: Trade binding
Year: 2020
Publisher: Princeton University Press
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The Tablet, Best Books of the Year
Open Magazine's Best Books of 2020
A vivid and original account of one of Ireland's greatest poets by an acclaimed Irish historian and literary biographer
The most important Irish poet of the postwar era, Seamus Heaney rose to prominence as his native Northern Ireland descended into sectarian violence. A national figure at a time when nationality was deeply contested, Heaney also won international acclaim, culminating in the Nobel Prize for Literature in 1995. InOn Seamus Heaney, leading Irish historian and literary critic R. F. Foster gives an incisive and eloquent account of the poet and his work against the background of a changing Ireland.
Drawing on unpublished drafts and correspondence, Foster provides illuminating and personal interpretations of Heaney's work. Though a deeply charismatic figure, Heaney refused to don the mantle of public spokesperson, and Foster identifies a deliberate evasiveness and creative ambiguity in his poetry. In this, and in Heaney's evocation of a disappearing rural Ireland haunted by political violence, Foster finds parallels with the other towering figure of Irish poetry, W. B. Yeats. Foster also discusses Heaney's cosmopolitanism, his support for dissident poets abroad, and his increasing focus in his later work on death and spiritual transcendence. Above all, Foster examines how Heaney created an extraordinary connection with an exceptionally wide readership, giving him an authority and power unique among contemporary writers.
Combining a vivid account of
Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9780691174372
Format: Trade binding
Year: 2020
Publisher: Princeton University Press
Description:
The Tablet, Best Books of the Year
Open Magazine's Best Books of 2020
A vivid and original account of one of Ireland's greatest poets by an acclaimed Irish historian and literary biographer
The most important Irish poet of the postwar era, Seamus Heaney rose to prominence as his native Northern Ireland descended into sectarian violence. A national figure at a time when nationality was deeply contested, Heaney also won international acclaim, culminating in the Nobel Prize for Literature in 1995. InOn Seamus Heaney, leading Irish historian and literary critic R. F. Foster gives an incisive and eloquent account of the poet and his work against the background of a changing Ireland.
Drawing on unpublished drafts and correspondence, Foster provides illuminating and personal interpretations of Heaney's work. Though a deeply charismatic figure, Heaney refused to don the mantle of public spokesperson, and Foster identifies a deliberate evasiveness and creative ambiguity in his poetry. In this, and in Heaney's evocation of a disappearing rural Ireland haunted by political violence, Foster finds parallels with the other towering figure of Irish poetry, W. B. Yeats. Foster also discusses Heaney's cosmopolitanism, his support for dissident poets abroad, and his increasing focus in his later work on death and spiritual transcendence. Above all, Foster examines how Heaney created an extraordinary connection with an exceptionally wide readership, giving him an authority and power unique among contemporary writers.
Combining a vivid account of