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Eavan Boland

Eavan Boland

IrishSeptember 24, 1944 – April 27, 2020Poetry

Irish poet who challenged the male-dominated tradition of Irish poetry by writing about domestic life, motherhood, and the experience of women. Outside History and In a Time of Violence are central collections.

Works

  • New TerritoryEarly poetry exploring womanhood, violence, and the Irish landscape→
  • The War HorsePoems on war, violence, and the overlooked lives of women during conflict→
  • Night FeedPoetry about motherhood, domesticity, and female consciousness in contemporary life→
  • Outside HistoryEssays and poems reclaiming women's place in Irish history and literature→
  • In a Time of ViolencePoetry exploring violence, survival, and resilience in times of social upheaval→

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