42 results for 'Seamus Heaney'

Seamus Heaney's Letters offer a unique glimpse into the life and poetic development of a literary titan. Spanning fifty years of correspondence, this ample but discriminating selection reveals the...

Seamus Heaney's poetic career has been marked by constant development and expansion, cementing his place among the world's greatest literary figures. This critical study, first published in 1986,...

A remarkable collection of letters from one of Ireland's most celebrated poets, spanning fifty years of Seamus Heaney's correspondence. This wonderful selection offers a unique glimpse into the life...

Seamus Heaney's Field Work is a poignant and powerful collection of poetry that explores the human experience. At its heart lies a sequence of sonnets that grapple with fundamental questions of...

Seamus Heaney's 100 Poems is a comprehensive and intimate collection of his work, featuring a broad range of poems from his entire career. Chosen and introduced by the Heaney family, this edition...

Seamus Heaney's translation of Beowulf is a faithful rendering of the Anglo-Saxon poem, composed towards the end of the first millennium. This epic poem is a cornerstone of European literature, and...

Beowulf: A Verse Translation by Daniel Donoghue This Norton Critical Edition brings together a rich collection of resources to help you understand the epic Anglo-Saxon poem Beowulf. The edition...

This two-volume anthology celebrates four centuries of English poetry, from the Elizabethan era to the present day. Spanning poets from Blake to Heaney, it offers an excellent portrayal of eighteenth...

Seamus Heaney's Opened Ground Poems 1966-1996 is a comprehensive collection of his work, offering a generous selection from each of the volumes represented here. This revised edition replaces his...

Station Island is a deeply personal and introspective work by Seamus Heaney, exploring the growth of a poet's mind through a narrative sequence set on an island steeped in history and myth.The poem...

Seamus Heaney's The Spirit Level is a collection of poems that explore the search for balance and buoyancy in various aspects of life. Through his characteristic fluidity and truthfulness, Heaney...

Seamus Heaney's Poems Volume One is a deeply personal and ambitious work, marking a significant step towards maturity in his poetry. This collection showcases Heaney's exploration of the human...

Seamus Heaney's 100 Poems is a personal selection of poems from across his entire body of work, chosen to serve as an introduction for new readers. This comprehensive collection draws on his first...

Seamus Heaney's Death of a Naturalist is a powerful and evocative first collection of poetry that explores the complexities of childhood and identity. Written in 1966, this seminal work won several...

Seamus Heaney's New Selected Poems 1988-2013 offers an in-depth look at the poet's later work, spanning from his groundbreaking volume Seeing Things (1991) to his final publications. This collection...

Seamus Heaney's translation of Beowulf is now paired with over 100 full-page illustrations, bringing the epic poem to life in a way that was previously challenging for modern readers.John D. Niles, a...

Seamus Heaney's Sweeney Astray is a rich and evocative translation of the medieval Irish work Buile Suibhne. The poem tells the story of Mad Sweeney, a king cursed by a saint and transformed into a...

Seamus Heaney's North Poems is a collection of poetry that explores the Irish experience through the lens of Northern European history and culture. The poems offer a powerful vision of Ireland, its...

Seamus Heaney's prose collection, Finders Keepers, gathers his essays and lectures from three decades, exploring the poet's relationship to his own voice, place, heritage, and the contemporary world...

Seamus Heaney's version of Sophocles's Philoctetes tells the story of a wounded hero marooned on an island by his own people during the Siege of Troy. As the conflict reaches its climax, the Greeks...

The Burial at Thebes is Seamus Heaney's verse translation of Sophocles' great tragedy, Antigone. Commissioned to mark the centenary of the Abbey Theatre in Dublin in 2004, this work brings together...

Ruth Padel's 52 Ways of Looking at a Poem offers a unique perspective on the art of poetry interpretation. This comprehensive anthology presents a poem for every week of the year, accompanied by an...

Aoibhin Garrihy's collection of poetry, Every Day is a Fresh Beginning, offers a powerful and uplifting reading experience. The book brings together a range of verses from classic and contemporary...

Homer's Odyssey is one of the most celebrated works of Western literature. This translation by Robert Fitzgerald is widely regarded for its clarity and poetic flair, earning praise from George...

W.B. Yeats: A Master of World Literature W.B. Yeats was a towering figure in 20th-century literature, and this collection of his poetry is a testament to his enduring influence. Edited by Seamus...

A delightful collection of poetry from over eighty of the world's favourite poets, spanning centuries and themes. This new hardback edition features verses by leading lyricists such as Burns, Keats,...

Paul Muldoon's Contemporary Irish Poetry brings together substantial selections from ten of the most impressive post-war poets. This collection seeks to establish a canon of Irish poetry since the...

The Heart's Time is a collection of 40 poems, one for each weekday of Lent and Easter, offering a daily reflection on the spiritual journey. Janet Morley provides thoughtful commentary on a diverse...

The Rattle Bag is a unique anthology of poetry, carefully curated by two of the leading poets of contemporary literature. Seamus Heaney and Ted Hughes have selected their personal favorites, listing...

Unlocking the Power of Poetry: A Guide for All Poetry is a literary form that has been admired and feared by many for its beauty and emotional depth. However, with its rich history and complex...

Ted Hughes' By Heart: 101 Poems to Remember In an age where memorising poems seems lost to us, Ted Hughes offers a solution. His introduction explains how using a memory system can help overcome this...

The Penguin Book of Irish Poetry brings together a rich tapestry of verse from Ireland's most celebrated poets. Spanning centuries and styles, this collection features works by masters such as W.B...

Over Nine Waves: A Book of Irish Legends by Marie Heaney These legends are action-packed stories that have fascinated the Irish mind for over 2,000 years. They feature ancient heroes, huge battles,...

Operation Mayhem by Steve Heaney MC recounts an extraordinary true story of elite soldiers fighting in hostile terrain. In 2000, 26 British operators from X Platoon were airlifted into the Sierra...

Reach for the Sun Vol. 3 is the third volume of Bukowski's letters from Black Sparrow Press, selected by Seamus Cooney.This collection offers a glimpse into the life and thoughts of one of America's...

PJ Harvey's powerful poetry, accompanied by Seamus Murphy's indelible images, brings to life their extraordinary journey together. Between 2011 and 2014, they embarked on a series of journeys to...

This haunting and lyrical novel tells the story of a young boy's journey through the tumultuous landscape of 1940s and 1950s Northern Ireland. As he navigates the complexities of family secrets,...

Cal Lynch's life hangs in the balance as he evades his enemies in Paisley. A desperate bid to save lives in Ethiopia serves as a backdrop for a cat-and-mouse game between Cal and a ruthless syndicate...

The Late Night Writers Club A Graphic Novel by Annie West is a richly illustrated graphic novel that brings the Irish Literary Canon to life. A struggling debut author, haunted by writer's block and...

A Portrait of the Artist as a Young Man is a vivid portrayal of emotional and intellectual development, written in a playful and experimental style. This novel follows the protagonist's quest for...

A Rattle of Bones: A Rebecca Connolly Thriller by Douglas Skelton In 1752, Seamus a'Ghlynne was executed for murder, despite being almost certainly innocent. Nearly three centuries later, reporter...

Inventing Ireland: The Literature of the Modern Nation by Declan Kiberd explores the spirit and vision of Irishness that defined the country's literary revival from 1890 to 1922. This period saw the...