Fascinating portrait of English-born neglected poet and memorist whose colourful and complicated life brought her into contact with some of the major literary figures of early twentieth-century Ireland. This selection of her poems represents the memorable achievement of her early creative phase, as well as revealing the increasing breadth of Wingfields imaginative reach, and her willingness to experiment with poetic form to the end of her writing life. The introductory essay highlights the significant contribution she made to the history of twentieth century poetry.