Contents: [9] Introduction Maurice Harmon [13] Notes Towards a Biography Brendan Kennelly [26] Austin Clarke and the Epic Poem Robert Welch [41] Austin Clarke and Gaelic Poetic Tradition Roger McHugh [52] The Plays of Austin Clarke Tina Hunt Mahony [65] The Dublin Verse-Speaking Society and The Lyric Theatre Company Austin Clarke [74] The Visitation: A Play Viyian Mercier [91] Mortal Anguish, Mortal Pride: Austin Clarke's Religious Lyrics Robert Garratt [100] Austin Clarke in Transition Martin Dodsworth [117] "Jingle-go-Jangle": Feeling and Expression in Austin Clarke's Later Poetry Thomas Kinsella [128] The Poetic Career of Austin Clarke Gerard Lyne [137] Austin Clarke: A Bibliography