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Author |
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Love And Maladies |
2010 |
Eamon Loingsigh |
Buy |
This page lists the collections by Eamon Loingsigh. While Loingsigh is best known for his historical fiction about Brooklyn’s Irish waterfront, he began his publishing career with poetry.
Love And Maladies (2010) is a poetry collection with illustrations by Rose K. Murphy. The poems range across settings from gritty New York City streets to rural Ireland to the literary haunts of Paris. They deal with love, loss, faith, and the immigrant experience, all written with the sharp, unflinching voice that would later define his Auld Irishtown trilogy of novels.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Love And Maladies?
Love And Maladies is a poetry collection by Eamon Loingsigh, published in 2010. The poems move between New York City, Ireland, and Paris, with imagery that touches on rebellion, religion, and critiques of American consumer culture.
Do you need to read Love And Maladies before Eamon Loingsigh's novels?
No. Love And Maladies is a standalone poetry collection with no narrative connection to Loingsigh’s novels or his Auld Irishtown trilogy. It can be read independently at any time.
What kind of poetry does Eamon Loingsigh write?
Loingsigh’s poetry in Love And Maladies draws on his Irish-American heritage and his time in cities like New York and Paris. The poems are direct and gritty, dealing with themes of love, faith, cultural identity, and the tension between old-world roots and modern American life.