This is the first volume of its kind to present a collection of
writings by and about Ireland's women. From Queen Maeve of
Connaught to President Mary Robinson, this book presents Irish
women as their compatriots-men and women both-have described and
interpreted them. Modern Irish women are outspoken about the issues
that rouse their passion-love and sex, marriage and divorce,
abortion and adoption. As Katie Donovan says in her introduction:
"Our selection is intended to give the reader a taste of the varied
spectrum, from the courtly praise of men to swinish male
chauvinism; from women's declarations of outrage against church and
state to their celebrations of childbirth and motherhood." This
book celebrates the vast range of women's thought and activity,
their spirituality, and their passions. The women who appear in
this collection are both well known and unknown, real and invented.
The editors have drawn freely upon translations of the mythological
tales and later Irish poems, upon letters, biographies, and
newspapers as well as prose and poetry, plays, recordings and
songs, in order to present a complex multilayered and richly
rewarding view of Ireland's women.
General
Is the information for this product incomplete, wrong or inappropriate?
Let us know about it.
Does this product have an incorrect or missing image?
Send us a new image.
Is this product missing categories?
Add more categories.
Review This Product
No reviews yet - be the first to create one!