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Justin Quinn is an Irish poet and critic who was born in Dublin in 1968. He is known for his poetry and for writing about literature. Justin Quinn lives in Prague with his wife and sons. He teaches at Charles University and the University of West Bohemia.
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About Justin Quinn's Work
Justin Quinn has written many poetry books. His first book, The 'O'o'a'a' Bird, was nominated for an award called the Forward Poetry Prize. He has also written critical studies, which are books that analyze other writers' works.
His Poetry Style
Justin Quinn's poetry is influenced by American writers like Wallace Stevens, and Irish writers such as W. B. Yeats. His poems often have a rich, descriptive style. They also show his experiences living in the Czech Republic. His work is special because it mixes traditional poetry forms with new ideas.
His Other Contributions
Justin Quinn helped start an important journal called Metre. This journal focused on poetry from different countries. He has also translated many works from Czech into English. These include poems by Petr Borkovec and Bohuslav Reynek. He has written non-fiction stories about life in the Czech Republic for the Dublin Review. Recently, he translated the work of Czech poet Ivan Blatný.
Books by Justin Quinn
Justin Quinn has published several books. These include collections of his own poetry, a novel, and translations of other authors' works.
Poetry Collections
- The 'O'o'a'a' Bird (1995)
- Privacy (1999)
- Fuselage (2002)
- Waves and Trees (2006)
- The Months (2009)
- Close Quarters (2011)
- Early House (2015)
- Shallow Seas (2020)
Novel
- Mount Merrion (2013)
Translations of Other Works
- The Drug of Art: Selected Poems of Ivan Blatný (2007)
- Petr Borkovec: From the Interior, Poems 1995-2005 (2008)
- Bohuslav Reynek: The Well at Morning: Selected Poems 1925-1971 (2018)
- Jan Zábrana: The Lesser Histories (2023)
Art Books
- Jiří Mědílek, Obrazy (2008)
