Lies

by Doireann Ní Ghríofa

Book Overview

When does a poem tell the truth? When is it a lie? Intimate moments carefully re-appraised (first dates, break ups, young parenthood, etc.) are the raw material of these vivid and wholly engaging poems, written in Irish, and translated here by the author - a process that itself raises questions about poetry and truth.

But a great deal of the power of N Ghr ofa's work comes from the way her personal history links her to the wider world -...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1910251399
• ISBN13: 9781910251393
• Release Date: November 2018
• Publisher: Dedalus Press
• Length: 84 Pages
• Weight: 0.30 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.2" x 5.5" x 8.5"