100 Poems by Seamus Heaney (English) Hardcover Book

Description: 100 Poems by Seamus Heaney A singular, accessible selection of Heaneys work, for new and younger readers and for schools. FORMAT Hardcover LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description Seamus Heaney had the idea to form a personal selection from across the entire arc of his poetry, small yet comprehensive enough to serve as an introduction for all comers. He never managed to do this in his lifetime, and no edition exists which has such a broad range, drawing from first collection to last. But now, at last, the project has been returned to, resulting in an intimate gathering of poems chosen and introduced by the Heaney family. Coinciding with the National Library of Ireland launching a major exhibition dedicated to the life and work of Seamus Heaney, 100 Poems is a singular, accessible collection for new and younger readers that has the opportunity to reach far and wide, now and for years to come. Notes Heaneys poetry is made accessible through this selection of 100 of the best, ideal for new and younger readers and for use in schools. Coincides with the opening by the National Library of Ireland of a permanent exhibition dedicated to Heaneys life and work. Author Biography Seamus Heaney was born in County Derry in Northern Ireland. Death of a Naturalist, his first collection of poems, appeared in 1966, and was followed by poetry, criticism and translations which established him as the leading poet of his generation. In 1995 he was awarded the Nobel Prize in Literature, and twice won the Whitbread Book of the Year, for The Spirit Level (1996) and Beowulf (1999). Stepping Stones, a book of interviews conducted by Dennis ODriscoll, appeared in 2008; Human Chain, his last volume of poems, was awarded the 2010 Forward Prize for Best Collection. He died in 2013. Promotional A singular, accessible selection of Heaneys work, for new and younger readers and for schools. Long Description A singular, accessible selection of Heaneys work, for new and younger readers and for schools. Seamus Heaney had the idea to form a personal selection from across the entire arc of his poetry, small yet comprehensive enough to serve as an introduction for all comers. He never managed to do this in his lifetime, and no edition exists which has such a broad range, drawing from first collection to last. But now, at last, the project has been returned to, resulting in an intimate gathering of poems chosen and introduced by the Heaney family. Coinciding with the National Library of Ireland launching a major exhibition dedicated to the life and work of Seamus Heaney, 100 Poems is a singular, accessible collection for new and younger readers that has the opportunity to reach far and wide, now and for years to come. Promotional "Headline" A singular, accessible selection of Heaneys work, for new and younger readers and for schools. Details ISBN0571347150 Author Seamus Heaney Publisher Faber & Faber Year 2018 ISBN-10 0571347150 ISBN-13 9780571347155 Format Hardcover Media Book Pages 184 Imprint Faber & Faber Place of Publication London Country of Publication United Kingdom DEWEY 821.914 Publication Date 2018-06-28 Language English Series Faber Poetry UK Release Date 2018-06-28 AU Release Date 2018-06-28 Illustrator Sean Michael Lucas Birth 1868 Death 1936 Affiliation Royal Holloway, University of London, UK Position Professor of Early Medieval History Qualifications M.S., RN-CS, Pnp Edition Description Main Audience General NZ Release Date 2018-07-24 We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:123565166;

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