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ISBN13: 9781930630840
Publisher: Wake Forest University Press
Published: Apr 1 2018
Pages: 80
Weight: 0.35
Height: 0.40 Width: 5.20 Depth: 7.90
Language: English
In The Radio, Leontia Flynn exercises her signature wit, formal inventiveness, bitter irony, and unique blend of vernacular speech and literary allusion. This collection delves into the personal and political landscapes of Northern Ireland, exploring the impact of the Troubles on individual lives and family dynamics.
Through evocative imagery and sharp language, Flynn examines themes of motherhood, memory, and the search for identity amidst social and political unrest. The title poem uses the radio as a portal, piping explosive news of the Northern Irish Troubles into the poet's childhood home, her mother constantly turning to field the blow from her children's ears. This collection is for readers of contemporary poetry, Irish literature, and those seeking introspective and politically engaged verse. Discover verse that resonates with Irish identity, political unrest, and the enduring power of memory and family.
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