NamingoftheBones Format: TradePaperback

A journey through faith, cosmos, and the Irish landscape in verse.

John F. Deane's Naming of the Bones explores Christian values within the vastness of an evolving cosmos. These poems seek spiritual meaning in a secular world, finding wonder in nature and the everyday. They grapple with themes of justice, loss, and the human condition, offering a unique perspective on faith and existence.

This collection is for readers who appreciate contemporary poetry that delves into profound questions of faith, spirituality, and the beauty of the natural world. Discover a secular Christianity that celebrates the landscapes of Ireland and the sacramental awareness of our place in creation. Experience the power of verse that resonates with both the heart and the mind.

John F. Deane was born on Achill Island, off the west coast of Ireland. He is the founder of Poetry Ireland—the National Poetry Society—and of The Poetry Ireland Review, in 1978. He is also founder and first editor of The Dedalus Press. His poetry has been translated into many languages and has won several Irish and International Prizes. He is the recipient of the O’Shaughnessy Award for Irish Poetry and the Marten Toonder Award for Literature. He has been shortlisted for the Irish Times Poetry Now Award and for the T.S. Eliot Prize.