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Anything That Burns You: A Portrait of Lola Ridge

The American Irish Historical Society in collaboration with Cuala Foundation is delighted to present Terese Svoboda, author of Anything That Burns You: A Portrait of Lola Ridge, Radical Poet.

Terese will give a presentation based on her book about the life of Lola Ridge, born Emily Rose Ridge in the Back of the Pipes, Dolphin’s Barn in 1873. Ridge went on to become one of New York’s most influential poets and editors of avant-garde, feminist, and Marxist publications, lauded by the New York Times upon her death as one of America’s best poets. Her poem The Ghetto (1918) portrays the Jewish immigrant community of Hester Street on New York’s Lower East Side, where Ridge lived for a time. Her poem The Tidings is her tribute to those who led the Easter Rising in 1916.

The presentation will be followed by a conversation with Terese, Susan McKeown and Elizabeth Stack about Lola’s remarkable life. Join us to hear about this fascinating woman.











When: Tue., Dec. 10, 2024 at 5:00 pm - 6:00 pm
Where: American Irish Historical Society (AIHS)
991 Fifth Ave.
212-288-2263
Price: Free
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The American Irish Historical Society in collaboration with Cuala Foundation is delighted to present Terese Svoboda, author of Anything That Burns You: A Portrait of Lola Ridge, Radical Poet.

Terese will give a presentation based on her book about the life of Lola Ridge, born Emily Rose Ridge in the Back of the Pipes, Dolphin’s Barn in 1873. Ridge went on to become one of New York’s most influential poets and editors of avant-garde, feminist, and Marxist publications, lauded by the New York Times upon her death as one of America’s best poets. Her poem The Ghetto (1918) portrays the Jewish immigrant community of Hester Street on New York’s Lower East Side, where Ridge lived for a time. Her poem The Tidings is her tribute to those who led the Easter Rising in 1916.

The presentation will be followed by a conversation with Terese, Susan McKeown and Elizabeth Stack about Lola’s remarkable life. Join us to hear about this fascinating woman.

Buy tickets/get more info now