Introduction The well-known Irish poet Seamus Heaney’s poem “Casting and Gathering” is about tradition, nature, and time passing. The cyclical aspect of life and the interdependence of human experiences with the natural world are reflected in the title, which refers to a process of letting go and bringing together. Heaney explores the customs of rural … Read more
Introduction Famous Northern Irish poet Seamus Heaney wrote his powerful and thought-provoking poem “A Constable Calls” in the 20th century. In a rural environment during the Troubles, the poem tackles issues of power, authority, and societal divisions. The poem depicts the anxiety and vulnerability felt by people under the authority figure’s watchful eye as a … Read more
Introduction Irish poet Seamus Heaney’s poem “Blackberry-Picking” was first published in the collection Death of a Naturalist in 1966. A seemingly simple childhood recollection of picking blackberries in August is depicted in the poem. The poem, which is written from an adult’s perspective, utilizes the experience of harvesting blackberries and seeing them decay as an … Read more
Introduction Seamus Heaney’s “When All the Others Were Away at Mass” is a moving and thoughtful poem. It’s from his poetry collection “Clearances,” which focuses on the poet’s connection with his mother. In this specific poem, Heaney reflects on an incredibly personal and closely related experience he had with his mother when they were both … Read more
Introduction: ‘Bogland’ is a poem written by Seamus Heaney. It is the final poem from his collection ‘Door in the Dark’. This poem delves deep into Ireland and its history. About the Poet: Seamus Heaney (1939-2013) was a notable Irish poet. He is known for receiving the Nobel Prize for Literature in the year 1995. … Read more
