Jane Robinson Livres

Poems from this debut collection have won the Strokestown International Poetry Prize and the Red Line Book Festival Poetry Award; were second for the Patrick Kavanagh Poetry Award; and have been commended for a variety of awards including the Oxford Brookes International Poetry Competition and the Pacuare Poetry Competition. Informed by a PhD in Biological Science from the California Institute of Technology, much of her writing would now be described as ecopoetry. Jane Robinson grew up in Ireland and has worked in the USA and India. She lives in Dublin.

Concise historical introduction to Josephine Butler and her continuing influence on the world and how we see it.

Only a generation or two ago, illegitimacy was one of the most shameful things that could happen in a family. This book reveals the secrets kept for entire lifetimes: long-silent voices from the workhouse, the Magdalene Laundry or the distant mother-and-baby home.

some agree with their aims if not their forceful methods, while others are aghast at the thought of giving any female a vote. They are the suffragists: non-militant campaigners for the vote, on an astonishing six-week protest march they call the Great Pilgrimage.

A fascinating book celebrating the 'the most important body formed during the twentieth century' - the Women's Institute

In 1869, when five women enrolled at university for the first time in British history, the average female brain was thought to be 150 grams lighter than a man's. Doctors warned that if women studied too hard their wombs would wither and die. This title tells the story of the fight for female education in Britain.

It is a myth that the First World War liberated women. The Sex Disqualification (Removal) Act of 1919 was one of the most significant pieces of legislation in modern Britain. It should have marked a social revolution, opening the doors of the traditional professions to women who had worked so hard during the War, and welcoming them inside as equals. But what really happened? Ladies Can't Climb Ladders focuses on the lives of pioneering women forging careers in the fields of medicine, law, academia, architecture, engineering and the church. In her startling study into the public and private worlds of these unsung heroines, Jane Robinson sheds light on their desires and ambitions, and how family and society responded to this emerging class of working women. This book is written in their honour. Their shared vision, sacrifice and spirited perseverance began a process we have yet to finish. Their experiences raise live questions about equal opportunity, the gender pay gap, the work/life balance - and whether it is possible for women to have it all.

The 'Greatest Black Briton in History' triumphed over the Crimea and Victorian England. She became an independent 'doctress' combining the herbal remedies of her African ancestry with sound surgical techniques. This biography of a Victorian celebrity, voted the greatest black Briton in history, brings Mary Seacole centre stage.

The second eco-poetry collection from award-winning poet Jane Robinson explores themes of nature and environmental consciousness. Building on her acclaimed debut, this collection showcases her unique voice and perspective, delving into the intricate relationship between humanity and the natural world. Through evocative imagery and poignant language, Robinson invites readers to reflect on ecological issues and the beauty of the environment.

Focusing on the life of Barbara Leigh Bodichon, this biography uncovers the contributions of a lesser-known Victorian feminist who championed numerous human rights movements, including feminism and diversity. Celebrated for her vibrant personality and kindness, Bodichon played a crucial role in founding Girton, the first university college for women, and was a dedicated activist against slavery. Jane Robinson's work highlights Bodichon's legacy and her significant impact on future generations, making a compelling case for her rightful place in history.