Stepping Stones

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Seamus Heaney's journey from childhood to his Nobel Prize win is vividly captured through personal anecdotes and insightful interviews in this first comprehensive portrait of the poet. Dennis O'Driscoll's probing questions reveal Heaney's artistic struggles amid the Ulster Troubles, while the inclusion of previously unpublished family photographs adds depth to his narrative. Blending conversational spontaneity with reflective autobiography, this work offers a captivating exploration of Heaney's life, creative evolution, and literary contributions, appealing to both scholars and general readers.