“Strange, it is a huge nothing that we fear.”
Quote by Seamus Heaney
Work
Death of a Naturalist: Poems
This volume of poetry delves into the author's observations and reflections on the natural world and the innocence of youth. more
Author
Seamus Heaney
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. more
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