Modern Irish Poetry: An Anthology

by Patrick Crotty

This is a collection of over 250 poems which represent the best Irish poetry since Yeats. Short biographical/critical essays on each poet and an introduction makes this a useful companion for anyone wanting to experience contemporary Irish poetry.

Genres: Poetry, Irish Literature, Ireland

436 pages, Paperback

First published June 26, 1995

About the author

Patrick Crotty is emeritus Professor of Irish and Scottish Literature at the University of Aberdeen. He has published widely on Irish, Scottish, welsh and American poetry, has been a regular reviewer for the Times Literary Supplement since 1992. His verse translations have featured in many books and periodicals. He edited Modern Irish Poetry: An Anthology (1995) and The Penguin Book of Irrish Poetry (2010). He has also edited the firt volume (1908 - 1930) of the annotated Complete Collected Poems of Hugh MacDiarmid.

Reviews

[Sam · Rating 4 out of 5]

Excellent anthology of Irish poets. I've only read some of the authors' poems, but I'm very pleased and excited so far. Each author's section starts with a short, readable biographical note, followed by a satisfying set of five to ten poems. This anthology shows you just enough work from each poet to know if you want to read more.