Seamus Heaney

[sarahtales]

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Ireland has a rep: the land of saints and scholars. It’s something I get asked a lot when in America. ‘Would you have known a lot of Irish writers as a child?’ I always said that no, I didn’t know that many prose writers. Maeve Binchy went to one of my schools (I went through

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[agentclaudia]

My first exposure to Seamus Heaney was his Beowulf translation, which I read all of after being unable to get through, like, two other translations of Beowulf. I remember reading some of his poems in school and being like "Wait, this guy writes his OWN poetry TOO?" (I am not always so on top of things.) I should read more; I do remember the poems of his I have read as being really good.

PS That exchange with Short Guy/the president is classic.

[sarahtales]

I am an embarrassment to myself and others. ;) His poetry is excellent.

[kateelliott]

[kateelliott]

[sarahtales]

You know me, m'dear. ;)

[helsinkibaby]

My first exposure to Heaney was "Mid Term Break" in the 5th class religion book. Always get weepy when I read that.

And the story of you and Michael D is hilarious!

[mizkit]

I have just laughed so loudly at your story of meeting Higgins that my son became somewhat concerned. *shouts with laughter* I love you, Sarah Rees Brennan. :)

[steepholm]

That's a lovely story.