The War Horse

Name: The War Horse
Author: Eavan Boland

by Eavan Boland

Poems on war, violence, and the overlooked lives of women during conflict

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Eavan Boland

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.

More by Eavan Boland

New TerritoryEarly poetry exploring womanhood, violence, and the Irish landscape
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