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In this reading of Digging, Nobel Prize–winning poet Seamus Heaney reflects on heritage, memory, and the bond between generations. First published in his debut collection Death of a Naturalist, the poem explores Heaney’s relationship with his father and grandfather—men who worked the land with skill and dedication—while he chooses a different path: writing.

With its vivid imagery, earthy sounds, and the powerful metaphor of the pen as a spade, Digging honors the dignity of manual labor and the legacy we inherit from those who came before us. This reading captures the rhythm and texture of Heaney’s language, bringing to life one of the most celebrated opening poems in modern Irish literature.

📖 Poem: Digging
✍️ Poet: Seamus Heaney
📚 Collection: Death of a Naturalist (1966)

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