Elmer Kennedy-Andrews Book order

Exploring the theme of place and displacement, this collection delves into Northern Irish poetry from the 1960s to the present. It examines how poets articulate their experiences and the profound impact of geographical and cultural contexts on their work. Through a rich analysis, the book highlights the evolution of these themes and their significance in reflecting the complex identity and history of Northern Ireland.

Beginning with consideration of the early collection, Death of a Naturalist, the Guide reviews and contextualises the material on successive volumes so that students of Heaney's verse will find an accessible pathway through the most important critical writings on this major poet.