Seamus Heaney as Aesthetic Thinker

A Study of the Prose

Autor*innen

• Eugene O'Brien

Reihen

• Irische Studien, Syracuse University Press

Parameter

• 338 Seiten
• 12 Lesestunden

• Karten & Reisen
• Kunst & Kultur
• Über Literatur

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Focusing on Seamus Heaney's essays, lectures, and book chapters, this work by O'Brien delves into the poet's exploration of poetry's role in society. It highlights Heaney's perspective as a public intellectual engaged in ethical inquiry. By situating Heaney within a European philosophical context alongside thinkers like Heidegger and Derrida, O'Brien offers fresh insights into Heaney’s contributions, revealing the depth of his thought and the significance of his work beyond poetry. This analysis enriches the understanding of one of the twentieth century's most influential creatives.

• Sprache: Englisch
• Erscheinungsdatum: 2016
• Einband: Hardcover