Poem
The Great Hunger
| Title | The Great Hunger |
|---|---|
| Author | Patrick Kavanagh |
Instances of Publication
A published appearance of this poem.
| Collection/Anthology | Year of Publication | Medium | View Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| Selected Poems: Patrick Kavanagh | 1996 | Print Collection | View Details |
Publication Instance Details #2991
Collection/Anthology Details
| Collection/Anthology | Selected Poems: Patrick Kavanagh |
|---|---|
| Date of Publication | 1996 |
| Publisher | Penguin Books (UK) |
| Page Number(s) | 18-44 |
Publication Overview
| Translation | Is Multilingual | Explicit Irish Context? | Ekphrasis | Has Paratext? | Reference to News, Media or Technology |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
No |
No |
Yes |
No |
No |
Yes |
Details
| Human Rights Issues | |
|---|---|
| War / Genocide Referenced | |
| Irish Context | |
| Languages | |
| Genre | Long (narrative) Poem |
| Medium | Print Collection |
| Notes | Section 'X' of this book-length poem briefly describes the patrons of a local pub discussing WW2 and the ignorance of the generals on both sides, suggesting the distance of Irish life from the war. |
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