HEANEY, SEAMUS, 1939 to 2013
Seamus Heaney
Irish poet, playwright, translator, lecturer.
- Books
- 5
- Editions tracked
- 5
- First editions
- 5
- Nationality
- Ireland
For collectors
Collect Seamus Heaney
Reading guide
Seamus Heaney books in order
In publication order
- 1Death of a Naturalist1966
- 2The Cure at Troy1990
- 3Opened Ground1998
- 4Beowulf2000
- 5The Burial at Thebes2004
In order
First editions, year by year
Books and editions
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- 1st Faber & Faber1990 Hardback Not yet valued Log in to want this
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- 1st Farrar, Straus and Giroux2000 Hardback Not yet valued Log in to want this
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Frequently asked questions
What order should I read Seamus Heaney's books in?
In publication order they begin with Death of a Naturalist (1966), then The Cure at Troy (1990) and Opened Ground (1998). Books in a series are listed in series order on this page.
What was Seamus Heaney's first book?
The earliest book we list is Death of a Naturalist, first published in 1966.
When was Seamus Heaney born?
Seamus Heaney was born in 1939 and died in 2013.
How many Seamus Heaney books does MyVolumes track?
We track 5 books by Seamus Heaney across 5 editions, 5 of them first editions.
How do I know if my Seamus Heaney book is a first edition?
Open the book's page here and compare the publisher, place, date and the issue points we list for the first printing with your copy's title page and copyright page.