The Mystical Imagination of Patrick Kavanagh: A Buttonhole In Heaven?

Una Agnew

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Language: English

Published by Veritas Publications, Ireland, Dublin, 2019

1847308821 / 9781847308825

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"In her study of the turbulent imagination of this turbulent man, Una Agnew has succeeded in unveiling the still centre. In doing this she has placed us all in her debt." The Irish Times The poetry of Patrick Kavanagh offers a radical affirmation not only of the human condition, but of the natural world and of Gods presence in both the majestic and mundane facets of daily life. In this illuminating landmark study of the great Monaghan sage, Una Agnew situates Kavanaghs life and writings squarely in the tradition of Christian mysticism, exploring how his intensely earthy and accessible poems celebrate the presence of the divine in the bits and pieces of everyday. By examining Kavanaghs work with an emphasis on three core themes central to an understanding of mysticism awakening, purification and illumination the author makes a compelling case for the inextricable link between the sacred and the commonplace in Kavanaghs singular worldview. Despite his many personal setbacks, from poverty to rejection to serious illness, Kavanagh, as this study so beautifully illustrates, remained in thrall to the world that surrounded him and, even at his most abject, his mystical imagination remained undimmed. In the words of poet Mary ODonnell in the foreword to this new edition of The Mystical Imagination of Patrick Kavanagh, Una Agnews penetrating study of [Kavanaghs] work brings discussion of this most significant twentieth-century poet to renewed levels of insight. The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged.…

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Title
The Mystical Imagination of Patrick Kavanagh: A Buttonhole In Heaven?
Author
Una Agnew
Publisher
Veritas Publications, Ireland, Dublin
Publication year
2019
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Very Good
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Paperback
Language
English
ISBN 10
1847308821
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9781847308825
Edition
2nd Edition
Item weight
449 grams
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138.0 x 215.0

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