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Against Love Poetry is a collection of poems by Irish poet Eavan Boland that challenges traditional notions of romantic perfection. The poems focus on married couples, portraying them as ordinary, aging lovers whose experiences are shaped by time rather than idealized fantasy. Boland’s verse offers a candid, nuanced perspective on domestic relationships, emphasizing the authenticity and endurance of love beyond conventional poetic tropes.
First publish date: 2001
Genre: Poetry/Love Poetry
Authors: Eavan Boland
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