Rosemarie Rowley Livres

In the author’s seventh collection, Rowley explores myths and legends from Irish history concerning women, including the wooing of Etain, the sorrows of Deirdre, the Women Bards of Connaught, Ireland’s Fairy Queens, the Mother, and the elopement of Diarmuid and Grainne.

The author, born in Dublin in 1942, showcases a diverse range of poetic forms throughout her career. Notably, she has achieved significant recognition, being a four-time winner of the Epic Award in the Scottish International Open Poetry Competition. Since the 1980s, she has published six poetry collections, highlighting her enduring contribution to contemporary poetry.