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The late Seamus Deane.
President Higgins quoted from the late writer s poem Derry in leading tributes following Mr. Deane s death after a short illness on Thursday.
“The Unemployment in our bones
Erupting on our hands in stones
The thought of violence a relief,
The act of violence a grief
Our bitterness and love
Hand in glove.” The death of Seamus Deane is an incalculable loss to Irish critical writing, indeed Irish writing in general, as his passing represents not only the loss of a foremost critic but of a distinguished poet, novelist and internationally acclaimed university teacher, said President Higgins.
President leads tributes to Seamus Deane ‘The death of Seamus Deane is an incalculable loss to Irish critical writing’
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President Michael D Higgins has led the tributes to Seamus Deane, the leading Irish writer, critic and academic, who died last night, aged 81.
“The death of Seamus Deane is an incalculable loss to Irish critical writing, indeed Irish writing in general,” the President said, “as his passing represents not only the loss of a foremost critic but of a distinguished poet, novelist and internationally acclaimed university teacher.
“Seamus Deane’s contribution to critical and creative writing was delivered, not only at home in Ireland but in some of the most prestigious universities of the United States of America, be it Berkeley, Notre Dame, Indiana, Oregon. In such universities, news of Seamus Deane’s participation in a seminar immediately drew huge interest from scholars young and old, partly
President Higgins leads tributes to Derry author Seamus Deane who has died
Renowned local writer has passed away at the age of 81
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Irish President Michael D Higgins has led tributes to the Derry author Seamus Deane who has died at the age of 81.
Mr Deane had an impressive career and is best known for his book Reading in the Dark about growing up in Derry.
He was educated at Queen s University and Cambridge University.
President Higgins said Mr Deane s death was an incalculable loss to Irish writing.
“Seamus Deane’s contribution to critical and creative writing was delivered, not only at home in Ireland but in some of the most prestigious universities of the United States of America, be it Berkeley, Notre Dame, Indiana, Oregon.