Object Lessons (Revised) - Paperback
Pay over time for orders over $35.00 with
Offers & Perks
Earn 16 points with this purchase
Added to your rewards balance after checkout.
100 points welcome bonus
Create an account and start with extra points.
Object Lessons (Revised) by Eavan Boland
Object Lessons stands as a significant prose work by Eavan Boland, one of Ireland's most influential contemporary poets. This literary memoir combines autobiography with critical argument to examine the intersection of a woman's life in Ireland and the vocation of the Irish poet.
About This Literary Memoir
Through beautifully crafted prose, Boland uncovers the powerful drama of how a woman's life and a poet's work illuminate one another. The book explores how the tradition of womanhood and the historic vocation of the poet serve as revealing reflections of each other, creating a unique perspective on Irish literary culture and women's experiences.
Structure and Content
The first section features autobiographical pieces that chronicle life as a woman in Ireland, including intimate portraits of a grandmother and detailed childhood memories. These personal narratives provide context for understanding the cultural and social landscape that shaped Boland's perspective.
The second section examines the critical juncture where the vocation of the poet meets the life of the woman. Boland details this intersection with both personal insight and literary analysis, making Object Lessons essential reading for anyone interested in Irish poetry, feminist literature, or the relationship between life and art.
Eavan Boland (1944-2020) was the author of more than a dozen volumes of poetry, including Outside History and several volumes of nonfiction, and was coeditor of the anthology The Making of Poem. Born in Dublin, Ireland, she was one of the foremost female voices in Irish literature. She received a Lannan Foundation Award and an American Ireland Fund Literary Award, among other honors. She taught at Trinity College Dublin, University College Dublin, Bowdoin College, and Stanford University, where she was the director of the creative writing program.
Why Read Object Lessons
This revised edition offers readers insight into the challenges and triumphs of being a woman poet in Ireland. Boland's prose combines the lyrical quality of her poetry with critical depth, making complex literary and cultural questions accessible. The work serves as both a personal memoir and a critical examination of Irish literary tradition, women's roles, and poetic vocation.
Object Lessons is essential for students of Irish literature, readers interested in feminist literary criticism, and anyone seeking to understand how personal experience shapes artistic expression. The book provides valuable context for Boland's poetry while standing as a significant literary work in its own right.
Edition
Revised Edition
Contributor(s)
Author
Free shipping on orders over $75. Standard shipping takes 3-7 business days. Eligible items may be returned within 30 days of delivery. Conditions apply.