The Practice and Ethos of Word of Mouth Poetry Collective

Date:

2016

REF:

NILA/ZEL/BOX1(72)

Scope and Content:

Digital copy of an essay titled, "'Sisters Are Doin' It for Themselves': The Practice and Ethos of Word of Mouth Poetry Collective, 1991-2016," written by Word of Mouth member, Ruth Carr. Discusses the 1985 publication, The Female Line, the formation of Writing Women - a group that met monthly in the Linen Hall Library, and the formation and development of the Word of Mouth Poetry Collective in 1991. Features quotes about members' experiences, and descriptions of reading tours across Ireland.

Collection:

Northern Ireland Literary Archive, Ann Zell,

Copyright Holder:

Ruth Carr

Persons:

Ann Zell

Keywords:

Literature, Poetry, Essay, Women, Women's Experiences, Women's Groups, Women's History, Women's Issues, Women's Liberation, Women's Voice, Women's Publications, Publications, International, Translation, Tour, Creative Writing, Sisterhood, Support