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Harper of the Only God: Selected poems by Alice Milligan

Category: Irish Interest

The Harper of the Only God is the first collection of Alice Milligan’s poetry to be published since the volume produced after her death in 1953. Alice Milligan was one of the lesser known figures in Irish Nationalism in the period 1890-1916. Born in Omagh, Co Tyrone and daughter of the well-known antiquarian and writer Seaton Milligan, she was a prominent Gaelic Leaguer during the League’s heyday in the early 1900s. Alice Milligan was one of that small, but significant, group of Protestant Nationalists, which included Parnell, Hyde and Roger Casement, and was one of the most vivacious of the politically aware Irish women of a hundred years ago. This personal selection from her works demonstrates her understanding of family and friendship, of solitude and love, as well as the well worn images of power and patriotism.

A vital book for those interested in the life of Alice Milligan. Of obvious interest to those who read and study late nineteenth century and early twentieth century poetry and the literature of the Gaelic Revival.

The Author

Sheila Turner Johnston is one of the partners in Colourpoint. In the early part of her career she was a librarian and is now a full time writer and publisher. She became interested in Alice Milligan when she lived in Omagh, where Alice Milligan was born, and ultimately spent her last years.

Extract from the Poem Till Ferdia Came

 ©2008 Colourpoint Books