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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Australia | 1 | 9.00 | 0.20% | +0% | 25,499,884 | 50,098 | $1,380,000 | 2,711$ |
| Ireland | 1 | 8.00 | 0.21% | +0% | 5,030,000 | 10,329 | $5,100 | 10$ |
| Totals | 2 | 30,529,884 | 60,427 | $1,385,100 | 2,721$ |
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Each country's color is based on "Mentions" from the table above.
Recent Mentions
Ireland:
Seamus Heaney is mentioned as a poet whose book the author waited in line to have signed.
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Australia:
Seamus Heaney, the head of Visit Cork, praises the character and energy of Cork.
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Ireland:
Seamus Heaney famously wrote of the 'tight gag of place' in one of his most quoted poems on the North.
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Ireland:
Seamus Heaney is mentioned as one of the few artists who make good in the material world.
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Ireland:
Seamus Heaney drew on Homer in his own poems and was a friend of Robert Fitzgerald.
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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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