Maud Gonne's Irish Nationalist Writings, 1895-1946
by Karen Steele
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This collection of the political writings of Maud Gonne broadens our understanding of female activism during the foundation of the Irish state. It appreciates the intellectual work of someone too often seen as a beautiful adjunct to famous men: as the muse and unrequited love of W B Yeats, the estranged wife of nationalist hero John MacBride and the mother of human rights activist Sean MacBride. Karen Steele examines the major campaigns of Gonne's political career: amnesty, children and the show more poor, the cause of Ireland, transnational solidarity, the literary revival and the failures of the Free State. In addition to a chronology of Gonne's life, focusing on the details of her political activism, and an introductory essay on her evolving career as an activist journalist, the book includes explanations of the major political issues and background on the newspapers which published her work. The humanity of Maud Gonne's insights will surprise many. This is a passionate account of Irish wrongs and a fitting testament to a life dedicated to political freedom and social justice. show lessTags
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What a great book......what an amazing woman!
Maud lived and loved and changed the world just a little bit. She had real life experiences. This is why I value her words. She didn't just sit around and whine about stuff, she got up and did something about the injustices in her world. She knew when it was time to stop bitching and name-calling and burn the motherfucker down....even if it wasn't a second Troy.
Maud lived and loved and changed the world just a little bit. She had real life experiences. This is why I value her words. She didn't just sit around and whine about stuff, she got up and did something about the injustices in her world. She knew when it was time to stop bitching and name-calling and burn the motherfucker down....even if it wasn't a second Troy.
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Karen Steele is associate professor of English and director of women's studies at Texas Christian University, Fort Worth, Texas.
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- Genres
- Nonfiction, History, Politics and Government, General Nonfiction, Biography & Memoir
- DDC/MDS
- 941.5082092 — History & geography History of Europe British Isles Ireland
- LCC
- DA958 .M25 .M38 — History of Europe, Asia, Africa and Oceania Great Britain History of Great Britain Ireland Modern, 1603- 19th-20th centuries. Irish question
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