JOURNAL ARTICLE

NORTH AT 50.

  • Published In: Poetry Ireland Review, 2025, n. 146. P. 56 1 of 3

  • Database: Humanities Source Ultimate 2 of 3

  • Authored By: Longley, Edna 3 of 3

Abstract

The article focuses on a retrospective examination of Seamus Heaney's collection *North* in the context of its 50th anniversary, presented at a conference. The author reflects on their earlier critiques of *North* and its relationship to the political landscape of 1970s Belfast, noting the absence of a unified perspective on poetry during that time. They argue that *North* does not effectively convey a cohesive sense of "northness" and suggest that Heaney's earlier collection, *Wintering Out*, more accurately captures the ethos of the Troubles. The discussion also highlights the complexities of Heaney's poetic approaches and concludes with a reading of an unpublished poem by Michael Longley, emphasizing the human aspect of historical figures found in bogs. [Extracted from the article]

Additional Information

  • Source:Poetry Ireland Review. 2025/06, Issue 146, p56
  • Document Type:Article
  • Subject Area:Literature and Writing
  • Publication Date:2025
  • ISSN:03322998
  • Accession Number:189871011
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