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Explore the profound connection between art and politics in Seamus Heaney and the Language of Poetry. Published by Routledge, this scholarly work scrutinizes Heaney's unique language to examine his theories on poetry and the responsibilities of a writer. Written by a poet, the text moves chronologically through Heaney's body of work. It discusses his poetry in the context of his own writings regarding the appropriate language for the craft. Readers will find deep analysis in chapters that examine Heaney's linguistic choices and the concept of the government of the tongue. This book is an essential resource for those studying Irish poetry, drama, and literary criticism.

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This Routledge publication examines Seamus Heaney's language and his specific theories regarding poetry.

The author, who is a poet, provides a chronological analysis of Heaney's poetic works.

Chapters explore the relationship between a writer's responsibility to art and their role in politics.

The text analyzes Heaney's writings on the appropriate language used in poetic works.

Specific chapters focus on Heaney's language and the concept of the government of the tongue.

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Amazon UK
Release Date
06 July 1994
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14 February 2007

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