The Book of Irish Verse : An Anthology of Irish Poetry from the Sixth Century to the Present (1974)

by John Montague

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This rich and unusual anthology includes lesser known poets as well as recognized masters to trace the origins and development of a distinctive poetry tradition. The poems reflect on everything from unrequited love to the political hardships and triumphs of the Irish people.

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The Book of Irish Verse : An Anthology of Irish Poetry from the Sixth Century to the Present

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The Book of Irish Verse : An Anthology of Irish Poetry from the Sixth Century to the Present

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1974

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Icham of Irlaunde
Ant of the holy lande of irlande
Gode sir pray ich ye
for of saynte charite
come ant daunce wyt me
in irlande
14th century

Gaelic is my national language but it is not my mother tongue.
W.B. YEATS

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Every poet must dream of an ideal anthology of the poetry of his country, all the major objects declared and arranged.

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This rich and unusual anthology includes lesser known poets as well as recognized masters to trace the origins and development of a distinctive poetry tradition. The poems reflect on everything from unrequited love to the political hardships and triumphs of the Irish people.

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