Martial Art

by Brendan Kennelly

This mischievous poet is alive and kicking. He is a satirist trying to define generosity, happiness and love, with scurrilous candour and piercing clarity, in brief punchy poems. But no matter how savage his attacks, he is always playful and compassionate. He is a sharp, visionary writer who knows the world about him and is in touch with the world within himself, at once bewildered, attentive and bitingly articulate. Martial Art is a book that packs a punch.

Genres: Poetry

96 pages, Paperback

First published September 1, 2003

About the author

Timothy Brendan Kennelly, usually known as Brendan Kennelly, was an Irish poet and novelist. He was Professor of Modern Literature at Trinity College Dublin until 2005. Following his retirement he was a Professor Emeritus at Trinity College.

Reviews

[Mart · Rating 4 out of 5]

The more things change, the more they stay the same ... As the millennia pass by it seems us humans are prone to the same selfish trite pomposities that satirists dissect and throw back in our faces. It's good to be reminded sometimes that we are not all that special ... A wonderful book.