Revised, updated edition of a successful anthology first published in 1979. It presents the full spectrum of twentieth century Northern Irish poetry, from the contemplative John Hewitt to the personal, highly crafted work of Heaney. Here also is Michael Longley, John Montague, Paul Muldoon, Medbh McGuckian, and many others. Also includes work from the new generation of poets that has emerged since the original anthology was published.
Revised, updated edition of a successful anthology first published in 1979. It presents the full spectrum of twentieth century Northern Irish poetry, from the contemplative John Hewitt to the personal, highly crafted work of Heaney. Here also is Michael Longley, John Montague, Paul Muldoon, Medbh McGuckian, and many others. Also includes work from the new generation of poets that has emerged since the original anthology was published.