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The hidden world of poetry, unravelling Celtic mythology in contemporary Irish poetry, Adam Wyeth

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The hidden world of poetry, unravelling Celtic mythology in contemporary Irish poetry, Adam Wyeth

Language

eng

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Includes bibliographical references

Illustrations

illustrations

Index

no index present

Literary Form

non fiction

Main title

The hidden world of poetry

Nature of contents

bibliography

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857525147

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Adam Wyeth

Sub title

unravelling Celtic mythology in contemporary Irish poetry

Summary

In this critical study, Adam Wyeth unravels the many rich and varied ancient Celtic legends which run through contemporary Irish poetry. Each chapter begins with a poem by one of Ireland's leading poets, followed by sharp, shrewd analysis of its making and references. As well as poetry's inner workings, the reader will discover a wealth of Celtic culture - their gods, heroes, and folklore - and its continuing role in Ireland's identity today. ""Recommended for Celtophiles as well as poetry and mythology enthusiasts.""--Library Journal

Table Of Contents

Badb / Maurice Riordan -- Promise / Leanne O'Sullivan -- Westering Home / Bernard O'Donoghue -- Well / Paula Meehan -- Helmet / Seamus Heaney -- The Making of an Irish Goddess / Eavan Boland -- The Mayo Accent / Paul Durcan -- The Shannon Estuary / Nuala Ni Dhomhnaill -- Synge Dying / Derek Mahon -- Bean Sidhe / Mary O'Malley -- A Mayfly / Paul Muldoon -- Soldier's Heart: The Book of Sweeney / Patricia Monaghan -- The Eagle / Matthew Sweeney -- Borders / Eiléan Ní Chuilleanáin -- Oisíns on Tractors / John Ennis -- The Old Ways / Desmond O'Grady

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