Articles related to "Seamus Heaney"
Book Review – Seamus Heaney's Selected Poems
For a very select audience, this documentation of 21 years of Seamus Heaney's poetry career will be an enjoyable and cathartic journey through Ireland and its culture.
new and selected poems 1966 to 1987 • ireland • irish • seamus • heaney
For a very select audience, this documentation of 21 years of Seamus Heaney's poetry career will be an enjoyable and cathartic journey through Ireland and its culture.
new and selected poems 1966 to 1987 • ireland • irish • seamus • heaney
Heaney's Hugging Destiny
Seamus Heaney's "Whatever you say, say nothing" consists of four parts. The poem is roughly free verse with an irregular rime scheme.
seamus heaney • whatever you say say nothing • northern ireland • rebel • paramilitary
Seamus Heaney's "Whatever you say, say nothing" consists of four parts. The poem is roughly free verse with an irregular rime scheme.
seamus heaney • whatever you say say nothing • northern ireland • rebel • paramilitary
Seamus Heaney's Digging
The speaker's tribute to this father and grandfather who labored hard for a living dramatizes the differences between the speaker's labor and theirs.
seamus heaney • digging • the pen is mightier than the sword • between my finger and my thumb • the squat pen rests
The speaker's tribute to this father and grandfather who labored hard for a living dramatizes the differences between the speaker's labor and theirs.
seamus heaney • digging • the pen is mightier than the sword • between my finger and my thumb • the squat pen rests
Seamus Heaney:The Burial at Thebes
Commissioned by Ireland's Abbey Theatre, Seamus Heaney translates Sophocles' 5th Century B.C.E. play Antigone into a timeless commentary on individual rights vs. security
the burial at thebes • antigone • sophocles • seamus heaney • creon
Commissioned by Ireland's Abbey Theatre, Seamus Heaney translates Sophocles' 5th Century B.C.E. play Antigone into a timeless commentary on individual rights vs. security
the burial at thebes • antigone • sophocles • seamus heaney • creon
Heaney's Not-British Identity
Seamus Heaney wrote not only of his identity as an Irishman, but Northern Ireland's semi-schizophrenic position as both British and Irish.
seamus heaney • poem "traditions" • northern irish poets • irish cultural identity • the troubles in poetry
Seamus Heaney wrote not only of his identity as an Irishman, but Northern Ireland's semi-schizophrenic position as both British and Irish.
seamus heaney • poem "traditions" • northern irish poets • irish cultural identity • the troubles in poetry
Religion in Beowulf
Beowulf portrays a stark contrast between Paganism and Christianity and was written in the eighth century A.D. It includes passages on fate and human will.
beowulf • seamus heaney • christianity • paganism • old english
Beowulf portrays a stark contrast between Paganism and Christianity and was written in the eighth century A.D. It includes passages on fate and human will.
beowulf • seamus heaney • christianity • paganism • old english
Christopher Logue's War Music
Poet Christopher Logue, who doesn't speak Ancient Greek, has produced a radical new poem based on The Iliad with the help of Homeric scholar Donald Carne-Ross.
christopher logue • war music • the iliad • homer • poetic translation
Poet Christopher Logue, who doesn't speak Ancient Greek, has produced a radical new poem based on The Iliad with the help of Homeric scholar Donald Carne-Ross.
christopher logue • war music • the iliad • homer • poetic translation
Love, Sex and Tragedy
This book addresses what makes each of us, and western societies collectively, what they are. Many modern cultural foundations are based on Greek and Roman philosophy.
love sex and tragedy • simon goldhill • ancient greece • ancient rome • victorian england
This book addresses what makes each of us, and western societies collectively, what they are. Many modern cultural foundations are based on Greek and Roman philosophy.
love sex and tragedy • simon goldhill • ancient greece • ancient rome • victorian england
The New Yorker: The Quintessential Literary Mag
The New Yorker is more than just a bunch of clever cartoons, it is one of the most well-respected literary and cultural magazines that has stood the test of time.
the new yorker as literary magazine • history of the new yorker • overview of a typical issue of the new yorker • famous writers who have contributed to the new yor • most popular new yorker cartoon
The New Yorker is more than just a bunch of clever cartoons, it is one of the most well-respected literary and cultural magazines that has stood the test of time.
the new yorker as literary magazine • history of the new yorker • overview of a typical issue of the new yorker • famous writers who have contributed to the new yor • most popular new yorker cartoon
Book Review – Richard Hugo's The Triggering Town
American poet Richard Hugo (1923-1982) was known for his bleak portrayal of the Pacific Northwest, but his advice for aspiring poets is nothing short of hopeful.
triggering • town • hugo • poetry • lecture
American poet Richard Hugo (1923-1982) was known for his bleak portrayal of the Pacific Northwest, but his advice for aspiring poets is nothing short of hopeful.
triggering • town • hugo • poetry • lecture
Gardening the Self
Gardening provides a metaphor for tending the needs of the development of who we are.
jung • june singer • individuation • self • complex
Gardening provides a metaphor for tending the needs of the development of who we are.
jung • june singer • individuation • self • complex
Heroes and Monsters II - Good and Evil
A reflection on the theme of good and evil as portrayed in <i>Beowulf</i> and its archetypal meaning
good and evil • beowulf • star wars • lord of the rings • harry potter
A reflection on the theme of good and evil as portrayed in <i>Beowulf</i> and its archetypal meaning
good and evil • beowulf • star wars • lord of the rings • harry potter
Ireland's Literary Revival
R. Todd Felton's Journey into Ireland's Literary Revival is a fascinating and well-written account of the rebirth in Irish literature between the 1890s and 1920s
r todd felton • journey into ireland's literary revival • irish travel and literature • writers • artplace
R. Todd Felton's Journey into Ireland's Literary Revival is a fascinating and well-written account of the rebirth in Irish literature between the 1890s and 1920s
r todd felton • journey into ireland's literary revival • irish travel and literature • writers • artplace
Liverpool: Europe Culture Capital
The travel business is already booming in Liverpool, European City of Culture for 2008, with its Beatles connections like the Beatles Story and John Lennon Airport
liverpool • european capital of culture • beatles story • experience • merseyside
The travel business is already booming in Liverpool, European City of Culture for 2008, with its Beatles connections like the Beatles Story and John Lennon Airport
liverpool • european capital of culture • beatles story • experience • merseyside
New British Poetry: 3 Southwest England
Reviews two new volumes of poetry from the southwest of England.
poetry • british • england • english • poets
Reviews two new volumes of poetry from the southwest of England.
poetry • british • england • english • poets
Nuala Ní Dhomhnaill
The most well-known of a group of Irish-language poets based in Cork, Nuala Ní Dhomhnaill blends the folklore of the Gaeltacht with a postmodern worldview.
nuala ni dhomhnaill • poetry • irish literature • irish language • gaelic
The most well-known of a group of Irish-language poets based in Cork, Nuala Ní Dhomhnaill blends the folklore of the Gaeltacht with a postmodern worldview.
nuala ni dhomhnaill • poetry • irish literature • irish language • gaelic
Poetry Podcasts
Poetry was originally meant to be read aloud, and still has a vital performance aspect. Here is a guide to some popular poetry podcasts.
poetry podcasts • download poetry online • poetry for itunes • poetry audio files • poem a day
Poetry was originally meant to be read aloud, and still has a vital performance aspect. Here is a guide to some popular poetry podcasts.
poetry podcasts • download poetry online • poetry for itunes • poetry audio files • poem a day
Sebastian Barry: A Long Long Way
Willie Dunne must confront his conflicted conscience when, as a member of the British forces in 1916, he returns home to Ireland during the Easter Rising.
sebastian barry • ireland • world war i • easter rising • 1916
Willie Dunne must confront his conflicted conscience when, as a member of the British forces in 1916, he returns home to Ireland during the Easter Rising.
sebastian barry • ireland • world war i • easter rising • 1916
The BBC Shipping Forecast
A shipping forecast broadcast by BBC Radio 4 in the UK has become habitual listening not just for sailors, but also for a significant number of the general population.
the bbc shipping forecast • bbc shipping forecast • shipping forecast bbc • sailing by shipping forecast • sailing by bbc
A shipping forecast broadcast by BBC Radio 4 in the UK has become habitual listening not just for sailors, but also for a significant number of the general population.
the bbc shipping forecast • bbc shipping forecast • shipping forecast bbc • sailing by shipping forecast • sailing by bbc
The Poet's Companion leads Poets toward Better Writing
Review of <i>The Poet's Companion</i>, a handbook on poetry writing designed for use in classrooms or by individual writers.
poetry • poet's companion • review • writing poetry • dorianne laux
Review of <i>The Poet's Companion</i>, a handbook on poetry writing designed for use in classrooms or by individual writers.
poetry • poet's companion • review • writing poetry • dorianne laux
New British Poetry: 13 Seasons, Lost and Found
A review of new works by Irish veteran Desmond O'Grady, Gerry McDonnell and a new translation of poems by Apollinaire; all three interesting and contrasting works by Ulster publisher Lapwing.
poetry • poet • poets • verse • writer
A review of new works by Irish veteran Desmond O'Grady, Gerry McDonnell and a new translation of poems by Apollinaire; all three interesting and contrasting works by Ulster publisher Lapwing.
poetry • poet • poets • verse • writer
Centuries of British Literature: A Selective Survey
A quick survey of british literature culminating with the novel.
medieval literature • beowulf • arthur • lancelot • robin hood
A quick survey of british literature culminating with the novel.
medieval literature • beowulf • arthur • lancelot • robin hood
Sacha, Duchess of Abercorn.
Sacha, Duchess of Abercorn. A fitting name for a member of the British aristocracy. Her ancestral connections have allowed her to cross barriers that were once impenetrable.
sacha • duchess • of • abercorn • northern
Sacha, Duchess of Abercorn. A fitting name for a member of the British aristocracy. Her ancestral connections have allowed her to cross barriers that were once impenetrable.
sacha • duchess • of • abercorn • northern
Winter Roundup for Poets
All sorts of opportunities and news events are part of this Winter Roundup for Poets.
all about poetry • byline • conspire • ruth daigon • ck tower
All sorts of opportunities and news events are part of this Winter Roundup for Poets.
all about poetry • byline • conspire • ruth daigon • ck tower
What Makes a Literary Book?
This article looks at the problems for critics and readers who attempt to establish what makes classic books.
literary books • classic books • classic novels • literary novels • classic authors
This article looks at the problems for critics and readers who attempt to establish what makes classic books.
literary books • classic books • classic novels • literary novels • classic authors
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