“Poetry is language in orbit.”
Quote by Seamus Heaney
Work
Finders Keepers: Selected Prose 1971 - 2001
This book is a compilation of various prose pieces, showcasing the author's writing over a period of three decades, from 1971 to 2001. 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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