Poetry Book Journey: 11 Years in the Making

Summary of the Article: colm Scully’s “Neanderthal Boy” Poetry Collection Launch

This article details the upcoming launch of Cork poet Colm Scully’s new poetry collection, “Neanderthal Boy,” at Cork⁤ City Library on September 25th at 6:30pm.

Key takeaways:

* The Collection’s Themes: The poems ‍explore themes of survival, conflict, and humanity’s place in⁣ history, often through the imagined voices of⁢ prehistoric humans like neanderthals and Cro-Magnons.‍ The title poem draws parallels between ancient struggles ‍and contemporary global conflicts.
* Critical ⁣Reception: The collection has received positive feedback, with one review praising its ability‍ to “undermine ‍our self-positioning” and offer ⁤”insight and humour.” Kinsale poet Matthew Geden describes it as “both personal and political,” intertwining past and present.
*⁢ Delayed Publication: The book took 11 years to publish after Scully’s first collection because he became deeply involved in “Poetryfilm” – creating visual⁢ interpretations of poetry.
* Inspiration for Poetryfilm: Scully’s interest in Poetryfilm began in 2011 while assisting on a film adaptation‍ of a poem by Ian Duhig.
*‍ Community Involvement: He has since taught film to students, including at Douglas Girls⁢ National School for the Deaf, where they created an award-winning film.
* Cover Art: The cover image for “Neanderthal Boy” is a sculpture created by Scully’s daughter for⁣ her Leaving Cert‍ Art⁢ project.

In essence, the article is a promotional piece for the book launch, providing context about the collection’s themes, the author’s journey, and his broader artistic pursuits.