II.iv.3. Notebook, containing a manuscript draft of the lecture 'The Redress of Poetry',
1989.
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| Summary: | Also included in the notebook is a diary entry dated 12 Sept 1989, in which he refers to making a 'first stab at the writing of the Oxford inaugural', a draft introduction to a collection of poems and drafts of his poem 'Acrostic For A Lady' which was published in 'Liquorice All-Sorts' (1993). |
| In collection: | Seamus Heaney Literary Papers, 1963-2010 |
| Format: | Manuscript |
| Notes: | 'The Redress of Poetry' was Heaney's inaugural lecture as Professor of Poetry, delivered at the University of Oxford 24 October 1989. Taken from a folder originally marked as 'The Redress of Poetry' by Heaney. Department of Manuscripts, National Library of Ireland. There are additional Seamus Heaney manuscripts held in the Department of Manuscripts (MS 41,932/1-3). This consists of manuscript and typescript drafts of the poem 'Sweeney Astray', with additional notes on early Irish poetry; Physical description: 1 item. more |
| Arrangement: | Sub-fonds |
