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Confronting Shadows: An Introduction to the Poetry of Thomas Kinsella
David Lynch
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Description for Confronting Shadows: An Introduction to the Poetry of Thomas Kinsella
Paperback. Num Pages: 320 pages. BIC Classification: DSBH; DSC. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 217 x 136 x 26. Weight in Grams: 372.
Thomas Kinsella’s poetry is amongst the most challenging, but also the most rewarding. In this exciting new introduction, David Lynch investigates the themes that underlie Kinsella’s work, uncovering motifs of Irish history, political struggle, love, death, war, God and the fractured psyche. Engaging with the connections and rhythms that resonate throughout Kinsella’s poetry, and drawing on the work of philosophers and psychologists, Lynch reveals the ways in which Kinsella’s work is a response to the ordeal of modern life. Providing a detailed reading of poems from different eras, Confronting Shadows is an entrance for students and other readers into the ... Read more
Thomas Kinsella’s poetry is amongst the most challenging, but also the most rewarding. In this exciting new introduction, David Lynch investigates the themes that underlie Kinsella’s work, uncovering motifs of Irish history, political struggle, love, death, war, God and the fractured psyche. Engaging with the connections and rhythms that resonate throughout Kinsella’s poetry, and drawing on the work of philosophers and psychologists, Lynch reveals the ways in which Kinsella’s work is a response to the ordeal of modern life. Providing a detailed reading of poems from different eras, Confronting Shadows is an entrance for students and other readers into the ... Read more
Product Details
Publisher
New Island Books
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2015
Condition
New
Number of Pages
308
Place of Publication
Dublin, Ireland
ISBN
9781848402874
SKU
V9781848402874
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99-10
About David Lynch
David Lynch is a multi-award-winning journalist. He has reported from Palestine, Israel and the Egyptian revolution during 2011–2012. His work has appeared in the Sunday Business Post, the Village, the Medical Independent and on RTÉ Radio amongst others. This is his third book. Read David Lynch's article, 'Thomas Kinsella, Tahrir Square and the nature of heroism', in the Irish Times: ... Read more
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