Maud Gonne Volume 13
Maud Gonne Volume 13 by Trish Ferguson, published by University College Dublin Press in 2019, is a concise biography that explores the life of the Irish actress, suffragette, and revolutionary Maud Gonne (1866-1953). This edition, comprising 123 pages, seeks to correct the historical narrative that often relegates Gonne to the role of muse for poet W. B. Yeats, emphasizing her significant contributions to the movements for women’s suffrage and Irish sovereignty.
Readers will find a detailed examination of Gonne’s multifaceted life as a political activist, journalist, and editor of various Irish nationalist publications. Drawing on archival sources and previously unpublished correspondence, Ferguson highlights Gonne’s pivotal role in shaping the political and social landscape of early twentieth-century Ireland. The book also sheds light on the often-overlooked contributions of women in the formation of the Irish state, making it a valuable resource for those interested in biography, political history, and cultural studies.
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The Irish actress, suffragette, and revolutionary Maud Gonne (1866-1953) has long been viewed as merely as a footnote to the stories of more prominent literary, political, and legal figures of her day. In fact, when she is cited at all, it’s often to simply describe her as the muse of poet W. B. Yeats. Trish Ferguson’s succinct new biography aims to correct the historical record, showing just how significant a role Gonne played in the fights for women’s suffrage and Irish sovereignty. Drawing on archival sources and previously unpublished correspondence and interviews, Ferguson presents a detailed study of Gonne’s life as a political activist, journalist, reviewer, and the founder and editor of several Irish nationalist publications. This book offers a reevaluation of Gonne’s importance to the political and social landscape of early twentieth-century Ireland, as well as highlighting the oft-overlooked contributions made by women in the formation of the Irish state.
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