Irish Pages: A Journal of Contemporary Writing
"The Essay" (Vol 13, No 2)
Will be published approx. on 1. November 2026
Book
Paperback/Softback
160 pages
978-1-7390902-4-1 (ISBN)
Description
For the first time in its history, Irish Pages devotes an entire issue to the essay form, bringing together established, emerging and internationally acclaimed writers in a striking collection of contemporary non-fiction.
Exploring literature, politics, culture, memory, ethics and modern life, these essays reflect Irish Pages' longstanding commitment to writing shaped by "the ethical imagination" - work of literary distinction deeply engaged with the complexities of the world around us.
Alongside new contributions, the volume also includes a special "From the Archive" section featuring notable essays from previous issues, creating an essential collection for readers and writers interested in contemporary essay writing at its most thoughtful, original and compelling.
Exploring literature, politics, culture, memory, ethics and modern life, these essays reflect Irish Pages' longstanding commitment to writing shaped by "the ethical imagination" - work of literary distinction deeply engaged with the complexities of the world around us.
Alongside new contributions, the volume also includes a special "From the Archive" section featuring notable essays from previous issues, creating an essential collection for readers and writers interested in contemporary essay writing at its most thoughtful, original and compelling.
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Language
English
Place of publication
United Kingdom
Illustrations
Illustrations
Dimensions
Height: 235 mm
Width: 155 mm
ISBN-13
978-1-7390902-4-1 (9781739090241)
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Persons
Chris Agee is a poet, essayist and editor. He is the author of Next to Northing, shortlisted in Britain for the 2009 Ted Hughes Award for New Work in Poetry, Blue Sandbar Moon and Trump Rant. Kathleen Jamie, Scotland's Makar, is a celebrated poet and essayist, author of ten collections and Scottish Editor of Irish Pages.