Synopses & Reviews
Modern Irish Poetry: A New Alhambra introduces four leading modern Irish-language poets: Seán Ó Riordáin, Cathal Ó Searcaigh, Máirtín Ó Direáin, and Nuala Ní Dhomhnaill. This critical study provides an in-depth analysis (in English) of their work in its own international context.
Review
"Compellingly original.... Sewell is an alert and critically learned close reader."--Times Literary Supplement
Synopsis
Modern Irish Poetry: A New Alhambra introduces four leading modern Irish-language poets: Se�n � Riord�in, Cathal � Searcaigh, M�irt�n � Dire�in, and Nuala N� Dhomhnaill. This critical study provides an in-depth analysis (in English) of their work in its own international context.
About the Author
Frank Sewell is Research Officer, Centre for Irish Literature, University of Ulster, Coleraine
Table of Contents
List of Abbreviations
Introduction: Ireland's Alhambra
1. Seán Ríordáin: Between Corkery and Joycery
2. Cathal Searcaigh: Zig-zagging All Over Creation
3. Máirtín Direáin: Departures You Cannot Go Back On
4. Nuala Ní Dhomhnaill: Journeying to the Shrine
Conclusion: a Polish perspective
Appendix: Translations
Index