John Hewitt: a poet of the Antrim Glens.(Biography)

Contemporary Review | June 1, 2005| | Copyright

JOHN HEWITT was a poet who took considerable solace and satisfaction from the Glens of Antrim in Northern Ireland. The beauty and serenity of this impressive landscape stirred his imagination and inspired him to produce many collections of engaging and thought-provoking verse. In this article, I examine some of Hewitt's poetry in relation to his deep-felt affection for the natural world and for the landscape of 'the Glens'. But first a little about his background.

John Hewitt was born in Belfast in 1907. He was educated at Agnes Street Methodist Primary School, ...

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