by Seamus Heaney
I opened this book without much introduction, hoping to investigate the poems at least initially without a guide, and in fact I did not find any of them obscure or difficult to read; they are accessible and thoroughly enjoyable. ‘Digging’, the first poem in Heaney’s first published book of poems, i...
I opened this book without much introduction, hoping to investigate the poems at least initially without a guide, and in fact I did not find any of them obscure or difficult to read; they are accessible and thoroughly enjoyable. ‘Digging’, the first poem in Heaney’s first published book of poems, i...
This book confirms that although a lauded poet, Seamus Heaney's work is not for me; I just can't connect or engage as others seem to.
Heaney's first collection is that slender volume of poetry you wish you'd written. For the most part thematically organized, the poems show Heaney's early promise and sophistication. They also demonstrate the young poet's sometimes-laborious use of rhyme and word choice. An interesting comparison to...
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