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Seamus Heaney was an Irish poet born on April 13, 1939, and passed away on August 30, 2013. He is renowned for his profound humanistic concerns and exquisite poetic skills, being one of the most influential poets of the 20th century.

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Famous Seamus Heaney Quotes

“Banish the thought that praying can ever affect The edicts of gods.”

Philosophy Religion Fate Mythology Determinism Powerlessness Divine Will Human Limitations

Book:Aeneid Book VI

Source: Aeneid Book VI

“...the Sibyl, Resisting possession, storms through the cavern, In the throes of her struggle with Phoebus Apollo. But the more she froths at the mouth And contorts, the more he controls her, commands her And makes her his creature. Then of their own accord Those hundred vast tunnel-mouths gape and give vent To the prophetess's responses...”

Struggle Possession Mythology Prophecy Divine Power Ancient Literature The Supernatural Control Vs Resistance

Book:Aeneid Book VI

Source: Aeneid Book VI

“What possesses the poor souls? Why this mad desire To get back to the light?”

Hope Existence Human Nature Despair Longing Mythology Underworld Light Vs Dark

Book:Aeneid Book VI

Source: Aeneid Book VI

“Let the monster cave-dog howl his howl forever And keep on terrifying bloodless shades...”

Fear Darkness Mythology Imagery Underworld Cerberus Eternal Punishment Supernatural Creatures

Book:Aeneid Book VI

Source: Aeneid Book VI

“But black night wreathes his brow With dolorous shadow.”

Loss Grief Darkness Despair Shadow Mythology Melancholy Imagery

Book:Aeneid Book VI

Source: Aeneid Book VI

About the Author

Born: April 13, 1939
Died: August 30, 2013
Known for: Poet
Quotes: 153

Books & Sources

Opened Ground: Selected Poems, 1966-1996Related source material

The Burial at Thebes: A Version of Sophocles' AntigoneRelated source material

Aeneid Book VIRelated source material

BeowulfRelated source material

Crediting Poetry: The Nobel LectureRelated source material

NorthRelated source material

Opened GroundRelated source material

Death of a NaturalistRelated source material

Death of a Naturalist: PoemsRelated source material

District and CircleRelated source material

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