A selection of writings by women from Ireland, Australia, England, Canada and other countries. This book sets out to show that whether Irish or of Irish descent, they balance ancient history, myth and legend with the fragility and tenuousness of contemporary society.
A moving and often amusing collection of fiction, poetry and autobiography by award-winning women writers from Ireland, Australia, England, New Zealand, Canada and USA. These writers show that whether Irish or of Irish descent, whether living in Ireland or a part of its diaspora, they balance ancient history, myth and legend with the fragility and tenuousness of contemporary society, peace and exile.
There is a wildness and a daring in the voices of this anthology. They call up legions out of the sea and set fires alight. They hang out over garden fences, move restlessly, are dotey, beaming, weeping, powerful. Contributors include Maeve Binchy, Ailbhe Smyth (Ireland), Linda Cherry, Nuala Archer, Mary Daly, Pamela Lewis and Helena Mulkens (USA), and Joan Bridget (Canada).
