Seamus Heaney
Seamus Heaney (1939-2013) was an acclaimed Irish poet, playwright, and translator, celebrated for his profound and evocative poetry that often reflects on themes of nature, identity, and the complexities of the human experience. He received the Nobel Prize in Literature in 1995, solidifying his status as one of the foremost writers of the 20th century.
Born on Apr 13, 1939 (85 years old)
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Countries Mentioned
| Country | Mentions | Sentiment | Dominance | + Persistence | x Population | = Reach | x GDP (millions) | = Power |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ireland | 8 | 8.12 | 0.38% | +10% | 5,030,000 | 20,840 | $5,100 | 21$ |
| Uruguay | 1 | 9.00 | 0.07% | +0% | 3,473,730 | 2,278 | $54,000 | 35$ |
| Totals | 9 | 8,503,730 | 23,118 | $59,100 | 56$ |
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Each country's color is based on "Mentions" from the table above.
Recent Mentions
Uruguay:
Seamus Heaney is highlighted for his decision to undertake the translation of 'Beowulf', which became one of his most recognized works.
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Ireland:
Seamus Heaney is one of the many Irish greats associated with The New Yorker.
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Ireland:
Seamus Heaney's poem inspired the title of Patrick Radden Keefe's book, Say Nothing.
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Ireland:
Seamus Heaney is referenced as a poet whose narration style is likened to that of Hugh Wallace.
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Ireland:
The book was influenced by Seamus Heaney’s Sweeney Astray, his translation of the medieval Irish work Buile Suibhne.
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Ireland:
Seamus Heaney's work is referenced with his collection '100 Poems'.
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Ireland:
Seamus Heaney is mentioned as a literary influence by Fíona Scarlett.
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Ireland:
Seamus Heaney’s love-poem to marriage, The Skunk, combines exile and erotica.
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Ireland:
Seamus Heaney was a prominent poet who was part of the Belfast triumvirate with Michael Longley and Derek Mahon.
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Venezuela:
Seamus Heaney is known for reading his poems with a connection to the landscape and culture of Ireland.
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