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 (86 years old)
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Countries Mentioned
| Country | Mentions | Sentiment | Dominance | + Persistence | x Population | = Reach | x GDP (millions) | = Power |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ireland | 4 | 7.00 | 0.18% | +10% | 5,030,000 | 9,703 | $5,100 | 10$ |
| Totals | 4 | 5,030,000 | 9,703 | $5,100 | 10$ |
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Recent Mentions
Ireland:
Works by Seamus Heaney may have been used by Meta to train its AI system.
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Ireland:
Seamus Heaney is mentioned as a poet seen at Cúirt.
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Ireland:
Heaney is included in the list of writers who provided the author with an identity.
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Ireland:
Cooke’s Megaceros Hibernicus echoes Seamus Heaney’s poetic description of an excavated skeleton.
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Greece:
Seamus Heaney's poetry was also a topic of discussion alongside Michael Longley.
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Ireland:
Seamus Heaney writes about the pilgrimage to St Patrick's Purgatory in his poetry.
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Ireland:
Seamus Heaney is referenced as a fellow in the context of the Moth Poetry Prize.
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Ireland:
Over the years the Festival welcomed more than 480 authors writing in French, English and Irish, including two Nobel Prize winners, Seamus Heaney and J.M.G. Le Clézio.
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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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