Introducing Moriarty

John Moriarty is one of Ireland's most original thinkers. The Kerry-born poet, mystic and philosopher has long intrigued readers with his ability to challenge modes of Western thought and perception, and by his courage to act as a cultural shaman in pursuit of wisdom and truth. Introducing John Moriarty: In His Own Words gathers his core texts with commentary by theologian Michael W. Higgins and Moriarty scholar Seán Aherne. It is the perfect primer for anyone with an interest in the Kerryman's relationships with storytelling, mysticism, nature, spiritualism and ritual. In distilling these works by one of Ireland's most enigmatic intellectuals, this volume forms an essential addition to the library of anyone concerned with Irish philosophy and spirituality.

John Moriarty (1938-2007) was educated at St Michael's College, Listowel, County Kerry, and University College Dublin. He taught English literature at the University of Manitoba in Canada for six years before returning to Ireland in 1971. His books include Dreamtime (1994); the trilogy Turtle Was Gone a Long Time: Crossing the Kedron (1996), Horsehead Nebula Neighing (1997) and Anaconda Canoe (1998); Nostos, An Autobiography (2001); Invoking Ireland (2005); Night Journey to Buddh Gaia (2006); What the Curlew Said: Nostos Continued (2007); Serious Sounds (2007); and One Evening in Eden (2007), a boxed cd collection of his talks, stories and poetry.