Austin Clarke, poet and playwright, is one of the major figures of twentieth century Irish literature. He is respected both as an original poet and for his delicate translations from the Irish. Examples of each are included on this record.
Tracklisting
1. The Scholar 2. Night and Morning 3. Ancient Lights 4. The Envy of Poor Lovers 5. The Blackbird of Derrycairn 6. Mabel Kelly 7. Peggy Browne 8. Breedeen 9. The Abbey Theatre Fire 10. Irish-American Dignitary 11. The Flock at Dawn 12. Mount Parnassus 13. Over Wales 14. Burial of an Irish President 15. Cypress Grove 16. Marriage 17. Japanese Print 18. Beyond the Pale