Fran Brearton Livres

Focusing on the influence of the First World War, this book examines the poetry of notable figures like W. B. Yeats and contemporary Northern Irish poets such as Seamus Heaney. It situates their works within the broader context of Irish culture and politics from 1914 to 1945, highlighting key historical events like the Home Rule crisis and the Easter Rising. The exploration of how these events shaped memory and political discourse in Northern Ireland adds depth to the understanding of their literary contributions.

Relates the development of Michael Longley's poetry to the literary and political history of Northern Ireland, and to the Irish poetic tradition from Yeats. In placing Longley's poetry in a network of cultural influences, and evaluating its critical reception, this study also engages with key debates in the criticism of modern poetry in English.