Reality Check

by Dennis O'Driscoll and o-driscoll-dennis

Book Overview

"Dennis O'Driscoll . . . is one of the most interesting poets now writing in English."--Adam Kirsch, Slate

"Dennis O'Driscoll has produced an extraordinary body of work...Some of his poems have already achieved the status of classics."
--Poetry Ireland Review

"O'Driscoll's mind...ruminates on experience with alacrity, humility, and an unwillingness to pontificate. His talent -- which could equally grace a novel --...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1556592809
• ISBN13: 9781556592805
• Release Date: September 2008
• Publisher: Copper Canyon Press
• Length: 80 Pages
• Weight: 0.35 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 5.9" x 8.7"

Customer Reviews

His poetry is entertaining as it enlightening about a modern people

Stereotypes are offensive because they assume, and Dennis O'Driscoll seeks to combat the Irish stereotypes with "Reality Check". Writing about Ireland in a world of Globalization and what it has done to his homeland, both positive and negative, his poetry is entertaining as it enlightening about a modern people. "Reality Check" is a solid choice for poetry readers with an interest in Irish culture. "Diversions": Lean on the green recycle bin/in the yard where roses run amok, scent intensified by last night's rain.//Life your eyes to the sunlit hills, hedge/ perforated fields are first day issues/tweezered askew in your childhood album.//Rest on the laurels of your elbows./Consent to mind and body going/their ways amicably, a trial separation.