
I Am The World
'I Am The World' Summary
'I Am the World' showcases Dora Sigerson Shorter's lyrical and passionate poetry, revealing her profound love for Ireland and its traditions. The collection blends personal reflections with themes of love, loss, and the enduring spirit of the Irish people. Shorter's poems often explore the beauty and mystery of nature, finding parallels in human emotions and experiences. The collection features poems that celebrate love in its various forms, as well as those that grapple with the pain of loss and the complexities of personal identity. The collection serves as a testament to Shorter's talent and her role in the Irish Literary Revival, showcasing the power of poetry to capture the essence of a nation and its people.Book Details
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Dora Sigerson Shorter
Ireland
Dora Maria Sigerson Shorter (16 August 1866 – 6 January 1918) was an Irish poet and sculptor, who after her marriage in 1895 wrote under the name Dora Sigerson Shorter. She was born in County Mayo, Ir...
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