Step into Poetry’s Wonderland

Embark on a journey through Oisín Breen’s latest poetic masterpiece, Lilies on the Deathbed of Étaín and Other Poems, released on 20 November 2023. Now available online and at leading bookshops, this collection promises an emotional tapestry that captivates from start to finish.

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Praise from the Poetic Elite

Critics and poets alike are singing praises for Breen’s exceptional talent. Alan Gillis, Professor of Modern Poetry at Edinburgh University, marvels at Breen’s dynamic and controlled writing style, describing the poems as ‘strange and startling.’

Mighty Meditations and Poetic Storms

Joyce McMillan of The Scotsman hails the collection as a ‘mighty meditation about death, desire, and loss’. Angela María Spring from The Washington Independent Review of Books commends Breen’s ability to toss readers into a poetic storm.

Timeless Beauty in Verse

Greg Brown of World Literature Today calls the work ‘simply timeless’ and praises Breen’s exploration of the legend of Étaín in the contemporary world.

Distinctive, Compelling, and Powerful

Stephanie Gemmell of Inklette finds the collection ‘distinctive, compelling, and powerful’, while Daunish Negargar of New Critique applauds Breen for infusing everyday life with mysticism.

A Unique Experience

Lilies on the Deathbed of Étaín and Other Poems is hailed as a ‘unique experience’ by Ryan Brinkhurst of Literary Heist, and Paul Thompson, from Compulsive Reader, deems Breen ‘the best British poet currently writing in English’.

An Impressive Mark on Poetry

The Book Smuggler’s Den recognises the collection as ‘impressive’, marking Oisín Breen as a poet to watch.

Transcendent Moments

Melissa Ridley Elmes of Tinderbox Poetry describes the collection as a ‘transcendent reader’s experience unlike any’, with moments that demand readers to pause, stunned.

Scottish Poetry Books of 2023

The Scotsman newspaper features ‘Lilies on the Deathbed of Étaín and Other Poems’ as the first book in its list of Scottish Poetry Books of 2023.

Immerse Yourself in the Poetic Magic

Immerse yourself in the transformative world of Oisín Breen’s poetry. Find a retailer selling Lilies on the Deathbed of Étaín and Other Poems here and experience the magic of words that linger in your heart long after the last page.