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Selected Verse of Thomas D'Arcy McGee

by (author) Thomas D'Arcy McGee

edited by Seán Virgo

Publisher
Exile Editions
Initial publish date
Nov 2000
Category
General
  • Paperback / softback

    ISBN
    9781550965308
    Publish Date
    Nov 2000
    List Price
    $9.00

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These poems tell the story of an Irish rebel who was a practical idealist of astounding energy. The verse, as well as being technically superb, simmers with indignation. The poet's attacks on privilege, defense of the poor, and vision of Canada as a champion of peace have recovered their timeliness today.

About the authors

Thomas D'Arcy McGee's profile page

Seán Virgo was born in Malta, and grew up in South Africa, Malaya, Ireland and the U.K. He immigrated to Canada in 1966 and became a citizen in 1972. He has published a number of works of both poetry and fiction including: Pieces for the Old Earth Man(1974); Island (1975); Selected Poems (1990); White Lies & Other Fictions (1981); Through the Eyes of a Cat (1983); Selakhi (1987); Wormwood (1989); and Waking in Eden (1991). His work has won various awards, including the CBC Competition (first prize for fiction, 1979); The BBC 3 Short Story Competition (first prize, 1980); and National Magazine Awards (first prize for both Poetry [1979] and Fiction [1990 ]).

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