Dorothy Macardle

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By Leeann Lane

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Dorothy Macardle by Leeann Lane offers a detailed exploration of the life and work of Dorothy Macardle, an influential Irish writer and political activist. The biography delves into Macardle's contributions to literature and her active role in Ireland's political sphere, highlighting her dedication to feminist and nationalist causes. This compelling account gives insight into both her public achievements and personal life.
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If you have an interest in Irish history and politics, or if you are drawn to the lives of influential literary figures, this exploration of Dorothy Macardle's life will fascinate you. It delves into the remarkable journey of a noted Irish author and political activist, showcasing her significant impact on both literature and nationalism.

Dorothy Macardle

Dorothy Macardle is best known as the author of The Irish Republic (1937), and novels The Uninvited (1942) and The Unforeseen (1946). This biography places Macardle in the context of her republicanism after 1916 and later within the politics and religious ethos of the post-colonial state.

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Though she was also a teacher, playwright, and journalist, Dorothy Macardle (1889–1958) is best known today as the author of The Irish Republic, a groundbreaking history of the Irish War of Independence, and the novels The Uninvited and The Unforeseen, recently reissued to wide acclaim.

Leeann Lane’s biography of this underappreciated figure examines her literary output but also foregrounds her lifelong commitment to feminist politics, which often manifested itself in subtle or subversive ways. Macardle’s opposition to the position of women in the 1937 Constitution of Ireland, for example, was never overtly stated but instead revealed itself in the themes of the gothic novels she published throughout the 1940s.

Lane places Macardle in the context of her post-1916 republicanism and later within the politics and religious ethos of the Irish post-colonial state, revealing a determined, intelligent, and independent woman whose political views were given an outlet through her art.

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Dorothy Macardle by Leeann Lane offers a comprehensive exploration of Macardle's life, showcasing her evolution as a political and social thinker against the backdrop of revolutionary times. It combines personal and archival materials to illuminate her substantial influence in cultural and political spheres, highlighting her independent political voice beyond being merely a spokesperson for de Valera.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781910820414

Publisher: University College Dublin Press

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 30 June 2019

Country: Ireland

Imprint: University College Dublin Press

Illustration: Illustrated

Audience: Tertiary education

DIMENSIONS

Width: 156.0mm

Height: 234.0mm

Weight: 0g

Pages: 208

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About the Author

Leeann Lane is a lecturer in the School of History and Geography, Dublin City University. She is author of Rosamond Jacob: Third Person Singular (UCD Press 2010). She is a member of the Expert Advisory Group on Centenaries appointed by the government in 2012.