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Routledge Seamus Heaney's Mythmaking - Routledge Irish Literature

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Explore the profound connection between myth and poetry in this scholarly examination of Seamus Heaney's literary legacy. This Routledge Studies in Irish Literature volume investigates how Heaney transformed classical and Celtic mythological traditions into some of modern literature's most resonant works. Ideal for literary scholars, university students, and readers seeking deeper insight into Heaney's creative process, this book traces the poet's sophisticated use of mythological frameworks to address contemporary themes of identity, language, and cultural heritage. The study contextualises Heaney's mythmaking within Irish literary history and broader twentieth-century poetic movements, offering critical analysis that enriches understanding of his major works and enduring influence on Irish and English language poetry.

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Part of the Routledge Studies in Irish Literature series, providing scholarly context for Heaney's work within Irish literary traditions.

Focuses on mythmaking as a central technique in Seamus Heaney's poetry, exploring classical and Celtic sources throughout his career.

Suitable for academic study, university literature programmes, and serious readers engaged with contemporary literary criticism.

Examines how Heaney's use of mythology addresses themes of identity, language, and cultural significance in modern poetry.

Contributes to literary theory and criticism by analysing the intersection of myth, language, and historical consciousness in Irish literature.

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Amazon UK
Release Date
28 April 2023
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25 October 2022

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