Poem
For an Unknown Farmer
| Title | For an Unknown Farmer |
|---|---|
| Author | Pól Ó Muirí |
Instances of Publication
A published appearance of this poem.
| Collection/Anthology | Year of Publication | Medium | View Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| D-Day | 1995 | Print Collection | View Details |
Publication Instance Details #2617
Collection/Anthology Details
| Collection/Anthology | D-Day |
|---|---|
| Date of Publication | 1995 |
| Publisher | Lagan Press Poetry (Northern Ireland) |
| Page Number(s) | 61 |
Publication Overview
| Translation | Is Multilingual | Explicit Irish Context? | Ekphrasis | Has Paratext? | Reference to News, Media or Technology |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
No |
No |
Yes |
No |
No |
No |
Details
| Human Rights Issues | |
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| War / Genocide Referenced | |
| Irish Context | |
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| Genre | Short Lyric |
| Medium | Print Collection |
| Notes | This poem describes an older man in America in a Minnesota Veteran's Home, who fought during World War II. He is haunted by the 'young dead' of the war, and his memories of his time in Europe during the fighting. The speaker of the poem addresses the man directly, giving hints that he could be his uncle, since he courted his aunt during wartime. His background is hinted at - since he takes 'instructions on the faith' in Clonard monastery, he could be a Northern Protestant or perhaps an American soldier in Northern Ireland, converting to marry the speaker's Catholic aunt. This isn't specified in the poem, however. The speaker describes the poem as a 'rushed farewell' to Marvin - the name of the man. |
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