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Jane Hirshfield is an acclaimed American poet appointed as the Seamus Heaney International Visiting Poetry Fellow at Queen's University Belfast in 2022. She is described as 'one of American poetry's central spokespersons for concerns of the biosphere' and her work has been called 'some of the most important poetry in the world today' by The New York Times.
Hirshfield serves as a former Chancellor of the Academy of American Poets and is the founder of Poets For Science. Her poetic work explores 'grief, beauty and our human, shared fates,' creating forms that are 'retrievable, useful, and moving.' She has deep connections to Seamus Heaney, having met him at a millennial festival of world poets in Krakow in 2000 and subsequently in Dublin, San Francisco, and Rome.
Her research interests prominently feature environmental concerns within poetic expression, examining the intersection of human experience with ecological realities. Hirshfield's work bridges scientific understanding with poetic sensibility, particularly through her initiative Poets For Science which connects literary arts with scientific inquiry. Her poetry collections consistently address themes of environmental stewardship, human connection, and the fundamental conditions of existence.
Hirshfield's publications have established significant trends in contemporary American poetry, particularly in how poetry can engage with scientific understanding and environmental concerns. Her work represents a vital bridge between literary arts and ecological awareness, demonstrating poetry's capacity to address complex contemporary issues while maintaining artistic integrity.
- Poetry Center Book Award recipient
- California Book Award winner
- Short-listed for the T.S. Eliot Award
- Finalist for the National Book Critics Circle Award
- Elected to the American Academy of Arts & Sciences (2019)
Hirshfield has advised numerous poets through her various teaching positions and literary initiatives. Her work as founder of Poets For Science demonstrates significant commitment to connecting poetry with scientific understanding. She has received recognition across multiple platforms with her work appearing in The New Yorker, The Atlantic, The New York Times, and ten editions of The Best American Poetry. Her writing has been translated into over fifteen languages, demonstrating international impact.
The Seamus Heaney Centre at Queen's University Belfast hosts Hirshfield as part of their International Visiting Poetry Fellows program, continuing the legacy of Seamus Heaney through international poetic exchange and dialogue.
