100 Poems

A new collection of poems, 100 Poems, has been created by the Heaney family to introduce new and younger readers to the poetry of Seamus Heaney. The collection is a unique and accessible gathering of poems, spanning the entire arc of his career and selected and introduced by the Heaney family.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 184 pages
Publication date: 07 April 2022
Publisher: Faber & Faber

Seamus Heaney, renowned for his profound poetic craftsmanship, embarked on a remarkable endeavor to curate a personal anthology encompassing the entirety of his poetic journey. His vision was to create a concise yet comprehensive selection that would serve as an inviting introduction to his vast body of work for all readers. Regrettably, Heaney was unable to realize this aspiration during his lifetime, and no edition exists that boasts such a diverse and comprehensive range, spanning from his earliest collections to his final masterpieces. However, after years of anticipation, the project has been revived, culminating in an intimate gathering of poems meticulously chosen and introduced by the Heaney family. This remarkable compilation, titled 100 Poems, emerges as a singular and accessible treasure for both new and younger readers, offering the potential to reach a vast audience and resonate for years to come. In conjunction with the National Library of Ireland's inauguration of a major exhibition celebrating the life and artistry of Seamus Heaney, 100 Poems emerges as a timely and captivating collection, poised to captivate hearts and minds, both now and in the years to come.

Weight: 220g
Dimension: 131 x 197 x 19 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780571347162
Edition number: Main