Heaney, Seamus

Preoccupations: Selected Prose, 1968-1978

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ISBN 13:: 9780374516505
author:: Heaney, Seamus
format:: Paperback
publisher:: Farrar, Straus & Giroux Inc
language:: English
Publication Year:: 1981
Pages:: 224
Dimensions:: 21.6 x 14 x 1.6 centimetres (0.2
Genre:: Fiction & Literature, Literary Collections, European,
Condition:: New
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Seamus Heaney's first collection of prose, Preoccupations, explores his early life and coming of age in Belfast. This selection of essays delves into the poet's interests in 20th-century literature, featuring critical work on key figures such as Gerard Manley Hopkins, William Wordsworth, and Ted Hughes. Heaney's thoughtful reflections on poetry and its history offer insight into the development of his own unique voice. With a focus on literary analysis and personal reflection, Preoccupations provides a nuanced understanding of Heaney's intellectual and artistic journey. Through these essays, readers gain a deeper appreciation for Heaney's distinctive perspective on literature and culture.

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