The Ghetto And Other Poems (Edition1) - Couverture souple

Ridge, Lola

Couverture souple

ISBN 10 : 9374832356 ISBN 13 : 9789374832356

Editeur : Double 9 Books, 2025

A propos du livre

À propos de l'auteur

Lola Ridge was an Irish-born New Zealand-American poet, editor, and activist whose work bridged art and social consciousness. Born on December 12, 1873, in Dublin, Ireland, to Emma Ridge, she spent much of her life between New Zealand and the United States, where she became a prominent figure in literary and political circles. Deeply engaged with issues of social justice, Ridge's poetry reflected her commitment to anarchist and feminist ideals, often voicing empathy for the marginalized and oppressed. She published five major poetry collections and contributed to avant-garde magazines that championed modernist experimentation and political reform. Her writing combined lyrical expression with a sharp awareness of class struggle and personal freedom. Associated with the Greenwich Village literary movement, Ridge became an influential editor and mentor to younger writers. She received both the Guggenheim Fellowship and the Shelley Memorial Award for her contributions to poetry. Ridge died on May 19, 1941, in Brooklyn, New York, leaving behind a legacy that continues to inspire readers and writers dedicated to art's power to challenge and transform society.

Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: Double 9 Books
• Date d'édition: 2025
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 10: 9374832356
• ISBN 13: 9789374832356
• Reliure: Broché
• Nombre de pages: 80
• Coordonnées du fabricant: non disponible
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