Poet of exile and return

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In the week of John Montague’s 80th birthday, fellow poet Thomas McCarthy looks at the career and life of a man who has produced a body of work that has a national grandeur. Always mischievous at readings and in company, Montague plays down the brilliant circle of scholars from which he emerged. Poet of exile [...]

John Montague Photo credit: Poetry IrelandIn the week of John Montague’s 80th birthday, fellow poet Thomas McCarthy looks at the career and life of a man who has produced a body of work that has a national grandeur. Always mischievous at readings and in company, Montague plays down the brilliant circle of scholars from which he emerged.
Poet of exile and return. Thomas McCarthy. The Irish Times

Poetry Ireland, in association with The Gallery Press, presents a reading followed by a reception to mark the 80th birthday of John Montague and to celebrate the publication of Chosen Lights, Poets on poems by John Montague.
Tuesday 24 February @ 6.30pm
Albert Theatre / The Board Room, Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland, 123 St Stephen’s Green West, D2
*This a free, unticketed, event*
For more information contact Poetry Ireland T 01 4789974
John Montague image credit: Poetry Ireland

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