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The Spade, The Pen and The Gun: 'Digging' through the Past with Seamus Heaney
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In this week's episode of “Beyond the Verse,” the official podcast of PoemAnalysis.com and Poetry+, Joe and Maiya explore the poem 'Digging' by Seamus Heaney, a poem from one of the most revered Irish poets of all time.
They discuss 'Digging' (1966), exploring not only the cultural inheritances imbued in the poem, but the physical manifestations of labour, as well as how nature and literature interact in the poem. Joe and Maiya discuss Heaney's literary forefathers and incredible legacy in both the Irish and English canon.
Get PDFs on 'Digging' exclusive to Poetry+ users:
For more information on Heaney and his work, check out poemanaylsis.com, where you can find a huge selection of analysed poems, with PDFs to aid, and explorations in our extensive PDF Learning Library - see our Seamus Heaney PDF Guide.
Plus, stay tuned to get some recommendations for alternate poets that have been inspired by Heaney's work!
Tune in and Discover:
- Heaney's position in the canon and role in Irish poetic tradition
- Key themes throughout 'Digging' and the poet's other work
- Heaney's childhood and poetic influences
- The significance of the spade, the pen, and the gun
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