Portobello Sonnets

By Harry Clifton

A poignant exploration of Dublin's Portobello through verse. Harry Clifton, a bridge between generations of Irish poets, presents a collection of sonnets that capture the essence of a changing, cosmopolitan Ireland. Living in Portobello, Dublin, Clifton rediscovers the universal in the local, offering a celebration of place and a coming to terms with age.

These poems reflect on urban life, memory, and the everyday moments that shape our understanding of self and society. Clifton's introspective verse invites readers to contemplate the intersection of personal and cultural identity in a rapidly evolving world.

For readers of contemporary poetry and Irish literature, Portobello Sonnets offers a reflective journey through the heart of Dublin, revealing the beauty and complexity of modern Irish life. Discover the beauty of Dublin through poetry.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1930630794
• ISBN13: 9781930630796
• Release Date: April 2017
• Publisher: Wake Forest University Press
• Length: 48 Pages
• Weight: 0.25 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.2" x 5.7" x 8.6"