Poem
In Extremis
| Title | In Extremis |
|---|---|
| Author | Diarmaid Ó Súilleabháin |
Instances of Publication
A published appearance of this poem.
| Collection/Anthology | Year of Publication | Medium | View Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gealach Reatha | 1982 | Print Collection | View Details |
Publication Instance Details #2736
Collection/Anthology Details
| Collection/Anthology | Gealach Reatha |
|---|---|
| Date of Publication | 1982 |
| Page Number(s) | 60 |
Publication Overview
| Translation | Is Multilingual | Explicit Irish Context? | Ekphrasis | Has Paratext? | Reference to News, Media or Technology |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
No |
No |
No |
No |
No |
No |
Details
| Human Rights Issues | |
|---|---|
| Languages | |
| Genre | Short Lyric |
| Medium | Print Collection |
| Notes | This poem is a sardonic commentary of the treatment of people of colour in South Africa. The speaker of the poem comments that murderers should go to South Africa in order to properly practice their 'craft' - especially if they aren't particularly clever and leave clues behind them. Does this poem refer to a specific event in South Africa, such as the killing of Steve Biko by state police officers and the attempted cover-up? |
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