Selected Poems / Rogha Dánta

By Máirtín Ó Direáin

A stunning collection of poetry exploring Irish identity, tradition, and modernity.

M irt n Dire in, an acclaimed Irish-language poet, grapples with the tension between rural island life and urban existence. Born on the Aran Islands and later working in Dublin, his poems reflect this dichotomy. Frank Sewell highlights Dire in's focus on the conflict between tradition and modernity, his preference for rural values, and his anti-imperialist internationalism.

These simple yet profound poems delve into the dilemmas of a poet navigating a minority language and traditional culture in a rapidly changing world. Experience the beauty of Dire in's verse, translated and edited by Frank Sewell, and discover the heart of Irish identity.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1930630905
• ISBN13: 9781930630901
• Release Date: September 2020
• Publisher: Wake Forest University Press
• Length: 288 Pages
• Weight: 0.92 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.9" x 5.7" x 9.0"