Wes Davis
An Anthology of Modern Irish Poetry
- ISBN 13:
- 9780674072220
- author:
- Wes Davis
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Harvard University Press
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2013
- Pages:
- 1024
- Dimensions:
- 6.40 (w) x 9.20 (h) x 2.20 (d)
- Genre:
- Poetry, Anthologies, English, Irish, & Scottish Poetry
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
A comprehensive anthology of modern Irish poetry brings together the work of over fifty leading poets from the twentieth and twenty-first centuries. Spanning nearly 800 poems, this collection represents a diverse range of voices and styles, including those of Nobel Prize winners and lesser-known writers alike. The editor's selection includes poems written in both English and the Irish language, with Gaelic selections appearing in translation. Accompanying the poetry are informative essays on each poet, as well as helpful notes prepared by the editor. A general introduction provides a historical overview of modern Irish poetry, making this anthology an invaluable resource for scholars and readers alike. With its extensive range of poets and poems, this anthology offers a unique insight into the development of modern Irish literature.
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