Stream of Tongues/Sruth Teangacha: Selected Poems
Mac Lochlainn, Gearoid / Dhomhnaill, Nuala Ni
The poems in the book deal with the difficulties of existing within the minority Gaelic language culture in the face of the pervading English monoculture. The poet explores the problems which he encounters in his search for an effective artistic voice, which will honour both the English and Irish speakers within himself. This is powerful, emotive poetry, with translations written by the poet in collaboration with other poets. Gearoid Mac Lochl...