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Graham Allen (writer, Academic)
Graham Allen (born 23 December 1963) is a writer and academic from Cork city, Ireland. He is the author of two collections of poetry, ''The Madhouse System'' (2016) and ''The One That Got Away'' (2014). He is a former recipient of the Listowel Single Poem Prize, awarded each year at Listowel Writers' Week. As a literary critic, he has published numerous books, including ''Harold Bloom: Towards a Poetics of Conflict'' (1994), ''Intertextuality'' (2000), and ''Roland Barthes'' (2003). Scholarship Allen is Professor of Literature at University College Cork. His book for Routledge's New Critical Idiom series, ''Intertextuality'' (2000), had a second edition in 2011 and eight re-prints since first publication. In 2008, he published a book on ''Frankenstein'' and a monograph on Mary Shelley. He published a monograph on Harold Bloom, ''Harold Bloom: Towards a Poetics of Conflict'' (1994), and later co-edited the ''Salt Companion to Harold Bloom'' (2007). Two of his books, ''Intertex ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Graham Allen
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Graham Allen may refer to: *Graham Allen (politician) (born 1953), British Labour politician *Graham Allen (footballer) (born 1977), English footballer * Graham Allen (writer) (born 1963), British-born Irish writer and academic See also *Graham Allan (1936–2007), English mathematician *Allen (surname) Allen is a Celtic surname, originating in Ireland, and common in Scotland, Wales and England. It is a variation of the surname MacAllen and may be derived from two separate sources: Ailin, in Irish and Scottish Gaelic, means both "little rock" and ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Rialto (poetry Magazine)
''The Rialto'' is an independent poetry magazine and poetry publisher. The magazine is published three times a year. It is part-funded by Arts Council England. First published in April 1984 in Norwich, Norfolk. The name was a result of a friend enquiring on "what news on the Rialto?" referring to progress with the publication and is a reference to William Shakespeare's ''The Merchant of Venice''. Background Michael Mackmin, John Wakeman and Jenny Roberts were the co-founders of the magazine, however Jenny Roberts left shortly after the seventh issue was produced. The initial print run was financed by an anonymous private source. The first edition included poetry by Margaret Atwood, George Barker, Steve Sant, Gavin Ewart and Miroslav Holub, and four poems by Carol Ann Duffy who went on to become Poet Laureate from 2009 to 2019. In 1996 ''The Rialto'' made its first foray into book publishing, producing a limited run of "How it turned out" by Frank Redpath. Shortly after thi ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
University Of Dundee
The University of Dundee; . Abbreviated as ''Dund.'' for post-nominals. is a public university, public research university based in Dundee, Scotland. It was founded as a University college#United Kingdom, university college in 1881 with a donation from the prominent Baxter family of History of Dundee#Industrial revolution, textile manufacturers. The institution was, for most of its early existence, a Collegiate university, constituent college of the University of St Andrews alongside United College, St Andrews, United College and St Mary's College, St Andrews, St Mary's College located in the town of St Andrews itself. Following significant expansion, the University of Dundee gained independent university status by royal charter in 1967 while retaining elements of its ancient university, ancient heritage and ancient university governance in Scotland, governance structure. The main campus of the university is located in Dundee's West End, Dundee, West End, which contains many of the ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
University Of Cambridge
, mottoeng = Literal: From here, light and sacred draughts. Non literal: From this place, we gain enlightenment and precious knowledge. , established = , other_name = The Chancellor, Masters and Scholars of the University of Cambridge , type = Public research university , endowment = £7.121 billion (including colleges) , budget = £2.308 billion (excluding colleges) , chancellor = The Lord Sainsbury of Turville , vice_chancellor = Anthony Freeling , students = 24,450 (2020) , undergrad = 12,850 (2020) , postgrad = 11,600 (2020) , city = Cambridge , country = England , campus_type = , sporting_affiliations = The Sporting Blue , colours = Cambridge Blue , website = , logo = University of Cambridge logo ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
University Of Sheffield
, mottoeng = To discover the causes of things , established = – University of SheffieldPredecessor institutions: – Sheffield Medical School – Firth College – Sheffield Technical School – University College of Sheffield , type = Public research university , academic_staff = 5,670 (2020) - including academic atypical staff , administrative_staff = , chancellor = Lady Justice Rafferty , vice_chancellor = Koen Lamberts , students = () , undergrad = () , postgrad = () , endowment = £46.7 million (2021) , budget = £741.0 million (2020–21) , city = Sheffield , state = South Yorkshire , country = England , coor = , campus = Urban , colours = Black & gold , affiliations = Russell Group WUN ACUN8 Group White Rose Sutton 30EQUISAMBAUniversities UK , website = , logo = The University of Sheffield (informally Sheffield University or TUOS) is a public research university in Sheffield, South Yorkshire, England. Its history traces back to the f ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
University Of Wales
The University of Wales (Welsh language, Welsh: ''Prifysgol Cymru'') is a confederal university based in Cardiff, Wales. Founded by royal charter in 1893 as a federal university with three constituent colleges – Aberystwyth, Bangor and Cardiff – the university was the first university established in Wales, one of the four countries in the United Kingdom. The university was, prior to the break up of the federation, the second largest university in the UK. A federal university similar to the University of London, the University of Wales was in charge of examining students, while its colleges were in charge of teaching. Historically, the University of Wales was the only university in Wales until the establishment of the University of Glamorgan in 1992. Former colleges under the University of Wales included most of the now independent universities in Wales: Aberystwyth University (formerly University of Wales, Aberystwyth), Bangor University (formerly University of Wales, Bangor), ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
St David's College, Lampeter
University of Wales, Lampeter ( cy, Prifysgol Cymru, Llanbedr Pont Steffan) was a university in Lampeter, Wales. Founded in 1822, and incorporated by royal charter in 1828, it was the oldest degree awarding institution in Wales, with limited degree awarding powers since 1852. It was a self-governing college of the University of Wales from 1972 until its merger (under its 1828 charter) with Trinity University College in 2010 to form the University of Wales Trinity Saint David. The university was founded as St David's College (''Coleg Dewi Sant''), becoming St David's University College (''Coleg Prifysgol Dewi Sant'') in 1971, when it became part of the federal University of Wales. With fewer than 2,000 students on campus, it was often claimed to be one of the smallest public universities in Europe. History When Thomas Burgess was appointed Bishop of St David's in 1803, he saw a need for a college in which Welsh ordinands could receive a higher education. The existing colle ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Barking Abbey School
Barking Abbey School is a secondary school and specialist sports and humanities college located in the London Borough of Barking and Dagenham. It serves students from the London Boroughs of Barking and Dagenham, Redbridge, and Newham. Years 7 to 11 (ages 11 – 16) are at the Longbridge Road site and years 7 to 13 (ages 11 – 18) at the Sandringham Road site. Barking Abbey also has a Sixth Form of over 400 students which is at the Sandringham Road site. A Level and BTEC courses are available to 16 - 18 year-olds in the Sixth Form. Both sites are situated to the west of Mayesbrook Park and to the north of Upney Underground station. History Barking Abbey School was founded in 1922, the first co-educational grammar school in England. The first headmaster was Colonel Ernest Loftus, who stayed for 27 years, being replaced by Mr Frank Young DFC in 1949. In 2005, Barking Abbey started the Barking Abbey Basketball Academy. This enabled younger players from around London, Essex, ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Patrick Cotter (poet)
Patrick Cotter is an Irish poet based in Cork city. Born in 1963, he has published several collections of poetry. He is currently the artistic director of the Munster Literature Centre. Cotter studied at University College Cork. In 1984 he was shortlisted for a Hennessy New Irish Writing prize, and four years later, was runner-up in the Patrick Kavanagh Poetry Award. In 2013, he received the Keats-Shelley Prize for Poetry The Keats-Shelley Prize was inaugurated in 1998 by the Keats-Shelley Memorial Association. Its purpose is to encourage people of all ages to respond personally to the emotions aroused in them by the work of the Romantics, through rising to the cha ... for the poem, "Madra". Publications * ''The Misogynist’s Blue Nightmare'' (Raven Arts Press) * ''A Socialist’s Dozen'' (Three Spires Press) * ''The True Story of Aoife and Lir’s Children & other poems'' (Three Spires Press). * ''Perplexed Skin'' (Arlen Press, 2008) * ''Making Music'' (Three Spires Press, ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Frank McDonald (journalist)
Frank McDonald (born 1950) is an author, journalist, environmentalist and former environment editor of ''The Irish Times''. Career McDonald began his journalism career as a freelance New York Correspondent for the ''Irish Press'' newspaper from 1972 to 1973, sub-editor with the Irish Press from 1973 to 1977 and reporter from 1977 to 1978. He joined the ''Irish Times'' in 1979, becoming Environment Correspondent in 1986, a post which he held until he was appointed Environment Editor in 2000. Throughout his career, his writing has focused on planning and development in Dublin, from the demolition of parts of Georgian Dublin to the effect of Airbnb. He was a founding member of the Academy of Urbanism of Great Britain and Ireland. McDonald retired from the ''Irish Times'' in 2015. Awards *Outstanding Work in Irish Journalism, 1979 *Lord Mayor's Millennium Medal, 1988 *Chartered Institute of Transport Journalist of the Year, 1998 *ESB National Media Award for Campaigning Journalism, ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Doireann Ní Ghríofa
Doireann Ní Ghríofa is an Irish poet and essayist who writes in both Irish and English. Biography Doireann Ní Ghríofa was born in Galway in 1981, but grew up in County Clare. She now lives in County Cork. Ní Ghríofa has been published widely in literary magazines in Ireland and abroad, such as ''Poetry'', ''The Irish Times'', '' Irish Examiner'', ''Prairie Schooner'', and ''The Stinging Fly''. In 2012 her poem "Fáinleoga" won the Wigtown Award for poetry written in Scottish Gaelic. Ní Ghríofa was selected for the prestigious Ireland Chair of Poetry Bursary Award 2014–2015. In 2016 her book ''Clasp'' was shortlisted for ''The Irish Times'' Poetry Now Award, the national poetry prize of Ireland and was awarded the Michael Hartnett Award. She was also awarded the Rooney Prize for Irish Literature in 2016. A trilingual collaborative pamphlet written with Choctaw poet LeAnne Howe appeared in 2017. In 2018, Ní Ghríofa received the Premio Ostana literary award (Italy ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Cónal Creedon
Cónal Creedon is an Irish novelist, dramatist, playwright and documentary filmmaker. Published books Creedon has written a number of novel-length works. * ''Pancho and Lefty Ride Out ''(Collins Press 1995) * ''Passion Play ''(Poolbeg Press 1999) * ''The Immortal Deed of Michael O’Leary ''(Cork City Libraries 2015) * ''Second City Trilogy ''(Irishtown Press 2007) * ''Passion Play ''(Irishtown Press 2016) * ''Cornerstone ''(Cork City Libraries / UCC 2017) * ''Begotten Not Made ''(Irishtown Press 2018) * ''Pancho And Lefty Ride Again ''(Irishtown Press 2021) * ''Art Imitating Life, Imitating Death ''(Irishtown Press 2022)''.'' In 2020 Creedon's novel, ''Begotten Not Made'', was awarded the Eric Hoffer Award USA and was nominated for the Dublin International Literary Award. In 2022 his latest collection of short fiction was awarded 'One City One Book' for Cork City. It was the most borrowed adult fiction book at Cork City Library in 2022. Creedon's prose has been translat ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
