Poem

Cathaoir Pheadair

Title Cathaoir Pheadair
Author Bernadette Nic an tSaoir / McIntyre

Instances of Publication

A published appearance of this poem.

Collection/Anthology Year of Publication Medium View Details
Cathair Mar A Thuairisc 2013 Print Collection View Details
Publication Instance Details #2283
Collection/Anthology Details
Collection/Anthology Cathair Mar A Thuairisc
Date of Publication 2013
Publisher Coiscéim (Ireland)
Page Number(s) 3
Publication Overview
Translation Is Multilingual Explicit Irish Context? Ekphrasis Has Paratext? Reference to News, Media or Technology
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Human Rights Issues
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Genre Short Lyric
Medium Print Collection
Notes Poverty in the midst of Vatican riches is described in this short poem. The speaker contrasts the riches and wealth of the Vatican, with its monuments, plaques, and artifacts in praise of Jesus, with the poverty of a woman who lives close by. The irony of the situation, in light of Catholic teachings, is not lost on the speaker.
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