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Eva Gore-Booth: An Image Of Such Politics

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Eva Gore-Booth was an Irish poet, playwright, and activist. She was a leading figure in the Irish Literary Revival and the women's suffrage movement. She was also a close friend and confidante of W.B. Yeats.

Gore-Booth was born in 1870 in County Sligo, Ireland. She was the daughter of Sir Henry Gore-Booth, a wealthy landowner, and his wife, Georgina. Gore-Booth had a privileged upbringing, but she was also exposed to the poverty and injustice that was rife in Ireland at the time.

Eva Gore-Booth: An image of such politics

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Gore-Booth began writing poetry and plays in her early twenties. Her work was often political and feminist in nature. She was a strong advocate for women's suffrage and for Irish independence. Gore-Booth's work was published in a number of literary magazines, including the Irish Homestead and the Nation.

In 1900, Gore-Booth met W.B. Yeats. The two poets became close friends and confidantes. Yeats had a profound influence on Gore-Booth's work. He encouraged her to write more ambitious and experimental poetry. Gore-Booth's work from this period is often considered to be her best.

In 1913, Gore-Booth and Yeats founded the Abbey Theatre in Dublin. The Abbey Theatre was a major center for the Irish Literary Revival. Gore-Booth was involved in all aspects of the theater's operation, from writing plays to directing actors. She also served as the theater's manager for a number of years.

Gore-Booth continued to write poetry and plays throughout her life. She also became increasingly involved in politics. She was a member of the Irish Republican Army and she fought in the Irish Civil War. Gore-Booth died in 1926 at the age of 56.

Eva Gore-Booth was a remarkable woman who made significant contributions to Irish literature and politics. Her work is still read and admired today.

Praise for Eva Gore-Booth: An Image Of Such Politics

"Anne Haverty has written a brilliant and moving biography of Eva Gore-Booth. This book is a must-read for anyone interested in the Irish Literary Revival, the women's suffrage movement, or Irish history." - Dr. Margaret Kelleher, University College Dublin

"Eva Gore-Booth was a complex and fascinating woman. Anne Haverty's biography captures her spirit and her passion. This book is a valuable contribution to Irish literature and history." - Dr. R.F. Foster, University of Oxford

"Eva Gore-Booth: An Image Of Such Politics is a beautifully written and insightful biography. Anne Haverty has done a masterful job of bringing this remarkable woman to life." - Dr. Anne O'Brien, Trinity College Dublin

About the Author

Anne Haverty is a lecturer in English at University College Dublin. She is the author of several books, including The Irish Literary Revival: A Critical History and W.B. Yeats: The Poetry of Politics. Haverty is a leading expert on Eva Gore-Booth. She has published several articles about Gore-Booth's work and she has edited a collection of her letters.

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Eva Gore-Booth: An image of such politics

by Sonja Tiernan

4.3 out of 5