Celtic

Maud Gonne [1866-1953] was the smart and famous Irish political figure, nationalist, activist, promoter of women's rights, revolutionary, actress, intellectual, beauty and muse of the very famous, Nobel in literature prize winner Irish poet W.B. Yeats [1865-1939]. Many parts of his work are about her or were written for her; you can read much of it here. In Irish Gaelic [Gaeilge] her name stands as Maud Nic Ghoinn Bean Mac Giolla Bhríghde. In that time period, many people began to promote a return to Irish Gaelic [there are over 6 types of Gaelic spread out all over the celtic areas of Europe].

She founded a society for women in 1900 so that they too could work for Ireland and all Irish interests and national customs and pride called Inghinidhe na hÉireann ("Daughters of Ireland"). Her work, and Yeats' poetry as well are great ways to begin learning about history, cultures and literature. The photo of her above is particularly exceptional. It draws you in of its own accord.