"Icarus Allsorts" is a fictional narrative poem written by British author Derek Mahon. It tells the story of the mythical Greek figure Icarus, who flew too close to the sun and fell to his death. The poem is told from the perspective of a person who is watching Icarus from the shore, and it uses imagery and metaphors to convey the beauty and tragedy of Icarus's flight.
The poem is not realistic in the sense that it does not depict a real event. The story of Icarus is a myth, and it is not meant to be taken literally. However, the poem does contain realistic elements, such as the descriptions of the sea, the sky, and the sun. These elements help to create a sense of atmosphere and to make the story more believable.
Overall, "Icarus Allsorts" is a fictional poem that uses realistic elements to create a sense of atmosphere and to make the story more believable. However, it is not realistic in the sense that it does not depict a real event.