The Poets and Poetry of Munster

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This collection features essays by multiple authors that explore the works of over twenty poets from South Western Ireland, writing in both English and Irish. Each chapter provides an overview of the poets’ contributions while highlighting significant aspects of their oeuvres. Notable poets include Eiléan Ní Chuilleanáin, Seán Ó Tuama, John Montague, Gerry Murphy, Thomas McCarthy, Trevor Joyce, and Doireann Ní Ghríofa. The volume examines various currents in their poetry, from MacGreevy's Modernism to McCarthy's politico-historical perspective. By placing poetry in both languages side by side, it reveals a system of echoes that emerges when the poets’ works are read together. Contributors hail from Ireland, the US, and Europe, encompassing both established and emerging scholars. The collection significantly enhances understanding of Irish poetry, presenting a comprehensive vision of poetic writing from the region. It highlights the often-overlooked talents of poets from the south of Ireland, offering readers both familiar and new insights into the rich literary landscape.