The Body and Desire in Contemporary Irish Poetry

Exploring the intersection of contemporary Irish poetry and the concept of the desiring body, this collection of essays examines the body as both a cultural artifact and a psycho-sexual construct. Drawing on diverse literary and philosophical theories, contributors analyze how poets like Eavan Boland and Seamus Heaney depict the body as a source of empowerment and transformation. The essays highlight the varied expressions of material experience, reflecting on the role of gender and identity in the works of both male and female poets.