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 (87 years old)
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Countries Mentioned
| Country | Mentions | Sentiment | Dominance | + Persistence | x Population | = Reach | x GDP (millions) | = Power |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ireland | 2 | 8.50 | 0.16% | +0% | 5,030,000 | 8,080 | $5,100 | 8$ |
| United Kingdom | 1 | 8.00 | 0.04% | +0% | 67,886,011 | 29,173 | $2,700,000 | 1,160$ |
| Totals | 3 | 72,916,011 | 37,253 | $2,705,100 | 1,168$ |
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Recent Mentions
Ireland:
Described the 'athletic sealight' in his poem Bothar Buí.
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Ireland:
Seamus Heaney was a writer and poet whom Patricia Donlon met through her job at the NLI.
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United Kingdom:
Seamus Heaney's 70th birthday party is mentioned as a significant event in Andrew O'Hagan's life.
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Ireland:
Seamus Heaney wrote a series of poems about the bodies of bog people discovered in Denmark.
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Ireland:
Philip King made films about Seamus Heaney, highlighting his contributions.
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Ireland:
Seamus Heaney is a celebrated poet whose work is honored in the Lyric's anniversary events.
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Guyana:
Seamus Heaney is noted for his significant contributions to poetry.
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Ireland:
Seamus Heaney contributed the preface to the Derry/Londonderry volume, the 12th in the series.
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Ireland:
The author mentions hoping that her father does not already have the new Seamus Heaney tome.
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Ireland:
Seamus Heaney is a poet whose work is studied by every student in Ireland.
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