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In Mary O'Malley's new collection, the world's at a precarious tipping point; trust in language is breaking down. The poet gives voices to the wolf, the seal and shark, finding new language against peril.
About the author
Mary O'Malley was born in Connemara in Ireland and educated at University College Galway. She lived in Lisbon for eight years and taught at Universidade Nova. She served on the council of Poetry Ireland and was on the Committee of the Cú irt International Poetry Festival for eight years. She was the author of its educational programme. She is active in environmental education, specifically marine. She is a member of Aosdá na and has won a number of awards for her poetry, including the 2016 Arts Council University of Limerick Writer's Fellowship.
Summary
In Mary O'Malley's new collection, the world's at a precarious tipping point; trust in language is breaking down. The poet gives voices to the wolf, the seal and shark, finding new language against peril.
