Seán Ó Tuama (Books)

Seán Ó Tuama Books

Seán Ó Tuama was a distinguished poet, playwright, and critic whose work draws from Irish tradition and modern literature. His poetry explores profound human emotions and societal issues with a rich and evocative language. He dedicated himself to the study and teaching of modern Irish literature, contributing significantly to the understanding of Irish poetry and song through his academic endeavors. His essays and edited collections reveal a deep engagement with Ireland's literary heritage.

An Duanaire, 1600-1900

Poems of the Dispossessed

422 pages
15 hours of reading

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Is é atá sa leabhar seo ná rogha dánta as Gaeilge (le aistriúchán go béarla ar gach leathnach) On tréimhse 16ú, 17ú 18ú aois agus cuid acu ag dul siar nios faide, cumtha ag filí aitheanta agus cuid acu le filí gan ainm. This book contains a selection of poetry in Irish (with English translation on facing page) from early times to the 19th century. The core of the book consists of classic accentual verse from the 16th, 17th, and 18th century, but there are sections also of anonymous syllabic poetry of the 17th century and of folk poetry. Additional Authors: , Thomas Kinsella