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Quote by Seamus Heaney

“The way we are living, timorous or bold, will have been our life.”

Quote by Seamus Heaney

Book:Field Work: Poems

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Field Work: Poems

This volume of poetry delves into the interconnectedness of nature and human life, reflecting on the beauty and challenges of the natural world. The poems within offer a contemplative look at the environment and its impact on the human spirit. more

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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. more

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