Eva Gore-Booth Collected Poems

Eva Gore-Booth Collected Poems by Sonja Tiernan is a comprehensive collection published by Syracuse University Press on November 8, 2018. This reprint edition spans 440 pages and is presented in English. The book gathers the complete works of Eva Gore-Booth, who was born in 1870 into Ireland’s landed gentry and dedicated her life to advocating for the rights of the disenfranchised, including women’s suffrage and gender equality.

Readers will find a rich exploration of Gore-Booth’s poetic contributions, which reflect her commitment to social justice and her role as a trade union founder. The collection includes nineteen volumes of her poetry, offering insights into her life and activism. Additionally, the edition features an essay that delves into Gore-Booth’s poetic journey, providing context to her work within the broader themes of European poetry, particularly from English, Irish, Scottish, and Welsh perspectives.