Pandemonium

by Thomas McCarthy

Overview

A poignant reflection on Ireland's troubled times through evocative verse.

In the aftermath of Ireland's economic collapse and moral crisis in 2008, Thomas McCarthy sought refuge in the rugged beauty of County Kerry. Amidst the windswept coast and the weight of history, he crafted poems that delve into the personal impact of national turmoil. This collection captures the essence of a society grappling with the consequences of its past.

Pandemonium offers readers a deeply introspective journey through themes of loss, memory, and cultural identity. McCarthy's verses provide solace and meaning amidst the chaos, inviting us to reflect on the enduring power of nature and art. Perfect for readers of contemporary poetry and those interested in Irish history and culture.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781784102975
Publisher:	Carcanet Press, Limited
Publication date:	01/01/2017
Sold by:	INDEPENDENT PUB GROUP - EPUB - EBKS
Format:	eBook
Pages:	88
File size:	304 KB

About the Author

Thomas McCarthy was born in Co. Waterford in 1954. He was educated at University College Cork and worked for many years at Cork City Libraries. He now writes fulltime. He is the author of several collections of poetry, most notably The Sorrow Garden (1981), The Lost Province (1996) and Merchant Prince (2005), as well as two novels and a collection of essays and diaries. He was an Honorary Fellow of the International Writing Program, University of Iowa in 1978/79 and Professor of English at Macalester College, Minnesota in 1994/95. A former Editor of Poetry Ireland Review and The Cork Review, he has directed Poetry Workshops at Arvon Foundation, Listowel Writers Week and at Molly Keane Writers Retreat. His work has been translated into Chinese, French, German, Italian, Portuguese, Dutch and several other languages. He has won the Patrick Kavanagh Award, the Alice Hunt Bartlett Prize, the Ireland Funds Annual Literary Award and the O'Shaughnessy Poetry Prize (Minnesota). He lives in Cork, but has spent more than thirty summers by the sea in the neighbourhood of Ballyferriter, Co. Kerry. He is a member of Aosdana.