In early 1955 Patrick Kavanagh spent time in hospital having undergone surgery for lung cancer. In 'Hospital Notebook', recorded for radio, Kavanagh reflects on his hospital experiences.
In this extract the poet describes the preparations for his operation and, with mischievous humour, the difficulty in trying to commit one's last words to paper.
...Through the windows I capture experiences of light amid the roofs of St. Kevin's that have the eternal quality of a childhood memory...
Title: |
Hospital Notebook |
Clip Duration: |
00:04:19 |
Material Type: |
Audio |
Clip Title: |
Hospital Experiences 1955 |
Information: |
'Hospital Notebook' talks to Patrick Kavanagh about his experience in hospital in 1955. This programme was broadcast on 4 September 1955. |
Local Keywords: |
Patrick Kavanagh, Poet, Poetry, Hospital Notebook |
Coverage: |
Ireland |
Topic: |
Arts and Culture |
Contributor(s): |
Patrick Kavanagh (Writer/Presenter) |
Publisher: |
RTÉ |
First Broadcast Channel: |
RTÉ |
Broadcast Date: |
04/09/1955 |
Production Year: |
1955 |
Country of Production: |
Ireland |
Original Identifier: |
DCD000336 |
IPR Restrictions: |
Rights Reserved - Free Access |
Rights, Terms and Conditions: |
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Item Type: |
part/extract |
Sound: |
Mono |
Language: |
English (eng) |
