Death of a Naturalist by Seamus Heaney

Death of a Naturalist

Seamus Heaney

46 pages first pub 1966 (editions)

nonfiction poetry reflective slow-paced

Description

Death of a Naturalist marks the auspicious outset of an acclaimed master of poetry. As a first book of poems, it is remarkable for its accurate perceptions and its rich linguistic gifts.

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Moods

reflective 88%
emotional 50%
dark 22%
challenging 20%
inspiring 18%
sad 16%
relaxing 14%
hopeful 8%
informative 8%
tense 6%
adventurous 4%
funny 4%
lighthearted 4%
mysterious 2%

Pace

slow 41%
medium 41%
fast 16%

Average rating

4.11

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