Dolmen Press collection. [1951-1964].
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Kinsella, Thomas, 1928-2021
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Thomas Kinsella was born on May 4, 1928, in Inchicore, outside Dublin, Ireland to John Paul and Agnes (Casserly) Kinsella. He earned a diploma in public administration from University College Dublin and entered the Irish civil service in 1946, writing poetry in his spare time. During this period he met three people who influenced much of his life: Eleanor Walsh, a radiology student, whom he married in 1955; Liam Miller, publisher at Dolmen Press; and the composer Seán Ó Riada. Thomas and Ellen h...
Clarke, Austin, 1896-1974
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Epithet: poet British Library Archives and Manuscripts Catalogue : Person : Description : ark:/81055/vdc_100000000544.0x000037 Irish poet, playwright and novelist Austin Clarke (1896–1974) was lauded by members of the Irish Literary Renaissance such as George Russell [AE] and Padraic Colum. W. B. Yeats was a strong influence on Clarke's poems and plays. Although Clarke also wrote novels and memoirs, he is best remembered for his poetry. ...
Murphy, Richard (Richard John)
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Irish poet and author. From the description of Richard Murphy interview : typescript, ca. 1980. (Boston College). WorldCat record id: 50550358 ...
Dolmen Press
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The Dolmen Press was founded by Liam Miller at Drumcondra in 1951. It started as a small private press, using a hand press, with the intention of issuing works by Irish poets. In the early days of the press, some poets such as Thomas Kinsella, set up the type themselves. In 1954, the press was moved to Glenageary. In 1958, the printing shop was established in Dublin, due to their increased sources of work. The press moved to Portlaoise about 1980, and ceased in 1988, Liam Miller having died shor...
Miller, Liam
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Colum, Padraic, 1881-1972
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Padraic Colum was a noted playwright, essayist, novelist, poet, and author of books for children. Born on December 8, 1881, in Longford, Ireland, Colum came to the United States in 1914 and died on January 12, 1972, in Enfield, Connecticut. Though Colum worked briefly for a railroad, he became a full-time writer in Dublin, Ireland, in 1901. He was a founder of the Irish National Theatre (later known as the Abbey Theatre), and co-founder and editor for a time of the Irish Review. From...
Yeats, W. B. (William Butler), 1865-1939
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W.B. (William Butler) Yeats (1865-1939), poet and dramatist, born in County Sligo, Ireland. From the description of W.B. Yeats collection, 1875-1965. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 173863171 British poet. From the description of Letter : to William Weber, Brooklyn, New York : holograph, 12 May [no year]. (University of California, San Diego). WorldCat record id: 18786005 William Butler Yeats (1865-1939) was an Irish poet and dramatist. From t...
