Eavan Boland was an Irish poet and writer, born on September 24, 1944, in Dublin, Ireland. She is known for her exploration of themes such as feminism, identity, and the role of women in history. Boland's work often reflects her experiences as a woman in a male-dominated literary world and her connection to Irish culture. Throughout her career, Boland published several acclaimed poetry collections, including In a Time of Violence and The Lost Land. She also served as a professor at Stanford University and was a prominent figure in contemporary Irish literature until her passing on April 27, 2020.