Seeing Things. London: Faber & Faber, 1991. First Edition. Pp, 113. Fine bright copy in dust jacket.

Seeing Things is a pivotal collection by Nobel laureate Seamus Heaney, marking a shift in his poetic style towards metaphysical exploration and lyrical clarity. Published by Faber & Faber, this first edition features poems that blend memory, myth, and everyday observation, often reflecting on themes of presence, absence, and the unseen. The collection includes the acclaimed Squarings sequence, where Heaney meditates on thresholds between the material and spiritual worlds.

With its contemplative tone and vivid imagery, Seeing Things stands as a testament to Heaney’s evolving craftsmanship and philosophical depth.