Séamus Barra Ó Súilleabháin

Beatha Dhónaill Dhuibh (eBook, ePUB)

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Produktbeschreibung

Ó Súilleabháin captivates readers from the outset, skipping the formal introduction expected in such a high-quality poetic work. *Beatha Dhónaill Dhuibh* blends familiar themes like priests, hunger, and emigration with newer ones like dark matter and internet culture. This thematic diversity mirrors the postmodern mix of voices, reminiscent of Ó Cadhain's *Cré na Cille*.

The collection crosses genres, from traditional metre to Gaelic rap, even featuring Gaelic haikus. The central figure, Dónall Dubh, is portrayed as a flawed messiah, symbolizing the struggle with mental health-a pressing issue in Ireland today. Ó Súilleabháin envisions the work sparking conversations, with phrases like "tá a Dónall féin ag gach aon chlann" (every family has its skeletons) potentially entering the lexicon.

*Beatha Dhónaill Dhuibh* revitalizes Irish literature, merging tradition with modernity, and stands as an anthology of voices from both the author and the Irish people, past and present.

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Produktdetails

• Verlag: Cló lar-Chonnacht
• Seitenzahl: 160
• Erscheinungstermin: 1. Oktober 2016
• Irisch
• ISBN-13: 9781784442866
• Artikelnr.: 72268949

Autorenporträt

Séamus Barra Ó Súilleabháin, a poet, rapper, and songwriter from Kerry, performs hip-hop under the name Súil Amháin and is a leading figure in modern Irish-language poetry. Born in London and raised in Listowel, County Kerry, Séamus spent time in both Ireland and England, which influenced his accent and outlook. He felt different from his peers, noting that he analyzed his surroundings more deeply than others. Séamus won the All-Ireland Poetry Slam in 2011 and identifies as a "post-Gaeltacht" poet. His work blends urban speech and internet slang with the Munster Irish dialect. He has strong ties to the Corca Dhuibhne area, where he has lived and worked. A Fulbright scholar and University College Galway graduate, Séamus conducted doctoral research on Maidhc File, son of Peig Sayers, a figure often referenced in his rap lyrics.