A ‘Choice’ Irish Poetry Anthology A unique Archive relating to the ‘Choice’ anthology of Irish poetry, edited by Desmond Egan and Michael Hartnett and published in 1973 by the Goldsmith Press. The archive includes original signed letters (manuscript and typescript) and poems (mostly typescript) received from about 50 writers, each of whom was asked to submit a poem of his or her choice for inclusion. The writers include Samuel Beckett (typescript poem with letter from his friend A.J. Leventhal,) Seamus Heaney (A.L.s. and typescript poem), Eavan Boland, Austin Clarke, Brian Coffey, Anthony Cronin, Monk Gibbon (two ALs with some discussion of alternatives), John Hewitt Pearse Hutchinson, Valentine Iremonger, John Jordan, Brendan Kennelly, Thomas Kinsella, Michael Longley, Derek Mahon, John Montague, Paul Muldoon, Hayden Murphy, Richard Murphy Desmond O’Grady, James Simmons and many others. The letters and poems are arranged alphabetically in a ring-binder, with a copy of the book (second edition). There are also a few letters from writers who chose not to contribute. A unique opportunity to acquire a representative selection of material relating to modern Irish poetry. Many of those included have now passed away. As a manuscript album, w.a.f. (1)
A ‘Choice’ Irish Poetry Anthology A unique Archive relating to the ‘Choice’ anthology of Irish poetry, edited by Desmond Egan and Michael Hartnett and published in 1973 by the Goldsmith Press. The archive includes original signed letters (manuscript and typescript) and poems (mostly typescript) received from about 50 writers, each of whom was asked to submit a poem of his or her choice for inclusion. The writers include Samuel Beckett (typescript poem with letter from his friend A.J. Leventhal,) Seamus Heaney (A.L.s. and typescript poem), Eavan Boland, Austin Clarke, Brian Coffey, Anthony Cronin, Monk Gibbon (two ALs with some discussion of alternatives), John Hewitt Pearse Hutchinson, Valentine Iremonger, John Jordan, Brendan Kennelly, Thomas Kinsella, Michael Longley, Derek Mahon, John Montague, Paul Muldoon, Hayden Murphy, Richard Murphy Desmond O’Grady, James Simmons and many others. The letters and poems are arranged alphabetically in a ring-binder, with a copy of the book (second edition). There are also a few letters from writers who chose not to contribute. A unique opportunity to acquire a representative selection of material relating to modern Irish poetry. Many of those included have now passed away. As a manuscript album, w.a.f. (1)
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