The Yeats Sisters by Joan Hardwick
In his autobiography and letters the Irish poet W.B. Yeats gives the impression that he had one rather shadowy sister on the fringes of his life. In reality the poet was for long periods largely dependent on his two sisters, Susan (Lily) and Elizabeth (Lolly). The family home in which he lived was for many years sustained only by the earnings of Lily, who worked as an embroiderer for May Morris, and Lolly, who taught in a kindergarten and gave lessons in painting. This biography reveals not only the artistic talents of these women, but also their great resourcefulness. With determination and acumen they achieved an unusual financial independence by means of their business Cuala industries, at a time in Irish history when attempts at self-determination were at best tolerated, and more often derided.| SKU | Unavailable |
| ISBN 13 | 9780044409243 |
| ISBN 10 | 0044409249 |
| Title | The Yeats Sisters |
| Author | Joan Hardwick |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | HarperCollins Publishers |
| Year published | 1996-01-08 |
| Number of pages | 272 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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