Patrick Kavanagh fut un poète et romancier irlandais, reconnu comme l'un des plus grands poètes du XXe siècle. Son œuvre est célébrée pour ses descriptions franches de la vie irlandaise, puisant profondément dans le quotidien et le banal. Les vers de Kavanagh explorent souvent le paysage rural et l'existence humaine avec un regard profond et sans fard. Son importance littéraire durable est cimentée par sa voix influente dans la poésie irlandaise et la reconnaissance continue de son héritage.
A comprehensive selection of Kavanagh's poetry. It includes selection that range from initial offerings such as Tinker's Wife and Inniskeen Road: July Evening to his tragic masterpiece The Great Hunger (1942) and celebratory verse, To Hell with Common Sense and Come Dance with Kitty Stobling. schovat popis
Time hardly mattered in the village of Mucker, the birthplace of poet and writer Patrick Kavanagh. Full of wry humour, Kavanagh's unsentimental and evocative account of his Irish rural upbringing describes a patriarchal society surviving on the edge of poverty, sustained by the land and an insatiable love of gossip. There are tales of schoolboy skirmishes, blackberrying and night-time salmon-poaching; of country-weddings and fairs, of political banditry and religious pilgrimages; and of farm-work in the fields and kicking mares.
The Collected Poems comprises all the volumes of poetry that Vikram Seth has published this far. The books included are Mappings (1981), The Humble Administrator's Garden (1985), All You Who Sleep Tonight (1990), Three Chinese Poets (1992), Beastly Tales from Here and There (1992) and Arion and the Dolphin (1994).
The collection features essential shorter prose works from Kavanagh's career, blending autobiographical pieces and rural reminiscences with sharp literary and cultural criticism. This scholarly edition is both reliable and engaging, showcasing the depth of Kavanagh's insights and his unique perspective on life and literature. Readers can expect a captivating exploration of themes that reflect his experiences and observations.
Patrick Kavanagh, a key figure in modern Irish poetry, broke away from traditional Anglo-Irish themes of history and nationalism. His work is characterized by a candid vernacular style that highlights the ordinary and mundane elements of contemporary life, offering a fresh perspective on the human experience. Kavanagh's poetry reflects a post-colonial sensibility, making it a significant contribution to the literary landscape of Ireland.
Tragic and comic, irascible and exalted poems
This reprint preserves the original text from 1874, offering readers a chance to explore the historical context and themes of the time. The book captures the essence of its era, providing insights into the societal norms and issues of the 19th century. With its enduring relevance, it invites contemporary audiences to reflect on the past while appreciating the literary style of its age.
