The Coast Road by Ailbhe Ní Ghearbhuigh,with translations from Vona Groarke, Medbh McGuckian, Paul Muldoon, among others, stands as a striking and compelling collection of contemporary poetry. This remarkable work delves deeply into intricate themes of identity, language, and displacement, all conveyed with profound emotional depth and impeccable lyrical precision. Ní Ghearbhuigh masterfully crafts poems that feel at once intensely personal yet universally resonant, vividly evoking landscapes that exist simultaneously in the physical world and within metaphorical realms. The collection is distinguished by its sophisticated and imaginative use of imagery, alongside a nuanced and thoughtful exploration of cultural memory. This powerful combination makes The Coast Road an essential and enriching read for anyone passionate about modern poetic voices that both challenge and beautifully expand the boundaries of tradition.
The Coast Road by Ailbhe Ní Ghearbhuigh,with translations from Vona Groarke, Medbh McGuckian, Paul Muldoon, among others, stands as a striking and compelling collection of contemporary poetry. This remarkable work delves deeply into intricate themes of identity, language, and displacement, all conveyed with profound emotional depth and impeccable lyrical precision. Ní Ghearbhuigh masterfully crafts poems that feel at once intensely personal yet universally resonant, vividly evoking landscapes that exist simultaneously in the physical world and within metaphorical realms. The collection is distinguished by its sophisticated and imaginative use of imagery, alongside a nuanced and thoughtful exploration of cultural memory. This powerful combination makes The Coast Road an essential and enriching read for anyone passionate about modern poetic voices that both challenge and beautifully expand the boundaries of tradition.
The Gallery Press 2016 and reprinted 2025
