This Irish author and lecturer delved into Irish history and nationalism, bringing vivid portraits of key figures to life for readers. Her writing style was marked by engaging narrative, making past events and personalities feel immediate. Through her works, ranging from historical studies to fiction, she explored themes of identity and the Irish engagement with the wider world. Her extensive lecture tours, particularly across the United States, further broadened her reach, bringing her insights to a global audience.
This selection of Francis Ledwidge's poems, edited by Dermot Bolger, celebrates a remarkably gifted poet who, one hundred years after his tragic death in Ypres, is perhaps best known for the poetic brilliance of much of his work as well as the circumstances of his death.