LibGuides: SEAMUS HEANEY: Biography

Biography

Seamus Heaney [World Book]
Seamus Heaney, in full Seamus Justin Heaney , (born April 13, 1939, near Castledàwson, County Londonderry, Northern Ireland—died August 30, 2013, Dublin, Ireland), Irish poet whose work is notable for its evocation of Irish rural life and events in Irish history as well as for its allusions to Irish myth. He received the Nobel Prize for Literature in 1995.
Seamus Heaney [Poetry Archive]
Heaney’s poetry is grounded in actual, local detail, often in memories of Derry or observation of his adopted home in the Republic of Ireland.
Seamus Heaney [Poetry Foundation]
Seamus Heaney is widely recognized as one of the major poets of the 20th century. A native of Northern Ireland, Heaney was raised in County Derry, and later lived for many years in Dublin.
Seamus Heaney [The Nobel Prize]
Seamus Heaney's poetry is often down-to-earth. For him, poetry was like the earth - something that must be plowed and turned.

1973 Seamus Heaney

From Poets on Poetry: The Castledawson-born poet discusses being a product of English and Irish literary traditions.

SOURCE: YouTube, posted on 20 Nov 2019, Duration: 5:35 mins, URL: https://youtu.be/fp3rMt1mEvY

Seamus Heaney interview on Afternoon Plus in 1980

An interview with acclaimed and highly respected Irish poet and playwright Seamus Heaney. Host: John Edwards First shown: 02/04/1980

SOURCE: Youtube, uploaded 26 Jan 2018, Duration: 14:07 mins, URL: https://youtu.be/3yt4m2Z4Pmw

Seamus Heaney: Making Sense of a Life [Clip]

SOURCE: YouTube, posted by NewsHouse on 14 Apr 2010, Duration: 3:35 mins, URL: https://youtu.be/s7sskc1pi_k