Poem

Agallamh i gCuan Kotor

Title Agallamh i gCuan Kotor
Author Clíodhna Cussen

Instances of Publication

A published appearance of this poem.

Collection/Anthology Year of Publication Medium View Details
Turasanna 2011 Print Collection View Details
Publication Instance Details #407
Collection/Anthology Details
Collection/Anthology Turasanna
Date of Publication 2011
Publisher Coiscéim (Ireland)
Page Number(s) 33-34
Publication Overview
Translation Is Multilingual Explicit Irish Context? Ekphrasis Has Paratext? Reference to News, Media or Technology
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Details
Human Rights Issues
Languages
Genre Short Lyric
Medium Print Collection
Paratext Text Cuan daingean ar chósta Monte Negro Fómhar 2002
Notes This poem takes the form of an argument between two voices about closing the bay of Kotor in Montenegro to approaching ships. The first voice is adamant that they should prevent the ships from landing, while the second voice is more amenable, explaining the plight of those who are fleeing from conflict, and that they have plenty to offer those in difficulty. This poem could refer to a specific event, when refugees packed a ship from Dubrovnik during the Croatian War of Independence. The ship, containing 2,000 people fleeing the fighting in Dubrovnik, sailed under under the European Community flag and sailed for Kotor, which was under the control of the federal forces.
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