Russell, George William, 1867-1935

George William Russell was an Irish poet, journalist, nationalist, mystic and painter, known by the pseudonym "AE". A theosophist, he was, with W.B. Yeats, a leader of the Irish Renaissance and a co-founder of Dublin's Abbey Theatre. He edited "Irish Homestead" (1906-1923) and the "Irish Statesman" (1923-1930). He published works on religion and Irish politics, as well as numerous books of verse. The University of Victoria Libraries Special Collections has a mandate to acquire literary papers.

From the description of George William Russell collection. [1895-1935]. (University of Victoria Libraries). WorldCat record id: 651604492

Irish poet, artist, economist, and journalist.

From the description of Sketches and poetry of George William Russell, undated. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 71015539

Irish poet, dramatist and editor George William Russell was born April 10, 1867, in Lurgan, County Armagh, Ireland. Russell, who most often used the pseudonym AE, was a key figure in the rise of the Irish National Theatre. He was also an important leader in the Agricultural Cooperative Movement and in 1905 was appointed the editor of its chief publication, the Irish Homestead. The Irish Homestead later became the Irish Statesman, which Russell edited until 1930. George Russell wrote a number of books of poetry, including his first published volume, Homeward: Songs by the Way (1894). In addition to numerous essays, many of which were collected and published, Russell wrote several novels and an autobiography. Russell's play, Deirdre, was performed at the Irish National Theatre in 1902. George Russell died July 17, 1935, in Bournemouth, England.

From the description of George William Russell (AE) letter to Ogden Heath, 1935 February 5. (University of Delaware Library). WorldCat record id: 491437571

Irish man of letters.

From the description of Autograph letter signed "A. E." : Dublin, to Mr. Hard, 1921 May 24. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 270633405

Poet, artist and journalist George William Russell, who wrote under the pseudonym AE, was born in Lurgan, County Armagh, Ireland, in 1867, and moved to Dublin when he was eleven. An active Irish nationalist, Russell was one of the major writers in the Irish Literary Renaissance. He died in 1935.

From the description of George William Russell Papers. 1928-1933 (bulk 1930-1931) (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 225564305

Epithet: alias 'AE', poet, painter, economist and journalist

British Library Archives and Manuscripts Catalogue : Person : Description : ark:/81055/vdc_100000000297.0x00009e

Irish writer, poet, and painter George William Russell (1867-1935) infused his work with spirituality. Russell was also politically active, writing about Irish identity and independence under the pseudonym AE. Beginning in 1905, Russell edited The Irish Homestead and continued this role when the paper merged with The Irish Statesman in 1923. Russell's writing covered a wide span of themes in the arts, philosophy, and politics.

From the description of George William Russell [AE] letter, 1915 January 19. (University of Delaware Library). WorldCat record id: 521046899

George William Russell was an Irish poet, essayist, playwright and novelist who wrote under the pseudonym AE.

From the description of George William Russell collection of papers, 1891-1935. (New York Public Library). WorldCat record id: 122517322

From the guide to the George William Russell collection of papers, 1891-1935, (The New York Public Library. Henry W. and Albert A. Berg Collection of English and American Literature.)

Irish poet, dramatist and editor George William Russell was born April 10, 1867, in Lurgan, County Armagh, Ireland. Russell, who most often used the pseudonym AE, was a key figure in the rise of the Irish National Theatre. He was also an important leader in the Agricultural Cooperative Movement and in 1905 was appointed the editor of its chief publication, the Irish Homestead . The Irish Homestead later became the Irish Statesman , which Russell edited until 1930. George Russell wrote a number of books of poetry, including his first published volume, Homeward: Songs by the Way (1894). In addition to numerous essays, many of which were collected and published, Russell wrote several novels and an autobiography. Russell’s play, Deirdre , was performed at the Irish National Theatre in 1902. George Russell died July 17, 1935, in Bournemouth, England.

Contemporary Authors Online (reproduced in Biography Resource Center). http://galenet.galegroup.com/servlet/BioR (accessed July 1, 2008).

From the guide to the George William Russell (AE) letter to Ogden Heath, 1935 February 5, (University of Delaware Library - Special Collections)

Irish author, editor and poet.

Russell moved to Dublin as a young man and became involved in the Theosophical Society. Beginning in 1894 his verse was critically acclaimed. He edited THE IRISH HOMESTEAD and THE IRISH STATESMAN.

From the description of George William Russell Collection, [1913?]-1935. (Boston College). WorldCat record id: 34220536

Epithet: Major-General son of John

Title: 6th Duke of Bedford

British Library Archives and Manuscripts Catalogue : Person : Description : ark:/81055/vdc_100000000758.0x00007c

James B. Pond owns Pond's Bureau, presumably a speaker's bureau that contacted AE about lecturing.

From the description of Autograph letter signed to James B. Pond, Hyde Park, 3 Sept. 1935. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 122398235

George William Russell (pen name was AE or AEon), was an Irish poet, mystic, painter, economist, and journalist.

From the description of Papers, 1889-1933 (inclusive), 1895-1933 (bulk). (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 155180821

Irish author.

From the description of Letter, 1897. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 367390505

Irish writer, poet, and painter George William Russell (1867–1935) was known for infusing his work with spirituality. Russell was also politically active, writing about Irish identity and independence under the pseudonym AE. Beginning in 1905, Russell edited The Irish Homestead and continued this role when the paper merged with The Irish Statesman in 1923. Russell's writing covered a wide span of themes in the arts, philosophy, and politics.

"Russell, George William, 1867–1935." Literature Online. http://lion.chadwyck.com (accessed February 9, 2007).

Irish writer James Stephens (1882–1950), whose friend and mentor was George Russell, wrote poems and novels during the Irish Literary Renaissance. Stephens was well regarded by his contemporaries James Joyce, W. B. Yeats, Lady Gregory, George Moore, and Oliver St. John Gogarty.

"Stephens, James, 1882–1950." Literature Online. http://lion.chadwyck.com (accessed February 15, 2007).

From the guide to the George William Russell [AE] letters to James Stephens, 1925–1928, (University of Delaware Library - Special Collections)

Irish writer, poet, and painter George William Russell (1867–1935) infused his work with spirituality. Russell was also politically active, writing about Irish identity and independence under the pseudonym AE. Beginning in 1905, Russell edited The Irish Homestead and continued this role when the paper merged with The Irish Statesman in 1923. Russell's writing covered a wide span of themes in the arts, philosophy, and politics.

"Russell, George William, 1867–1935" Literature Online. http://lion.chadwyck.com (accessed February 9, 2007).

From the guide to the George William Russell [AE] letter, 1915 January 19, (University of Delaware Library - Special Collections)

Irish writer, poet, and painter George William Russell (1867–1935) was known for infusing his work with spirituality. Russell was also politically active, writing about Irish identity and independence under the pseudonym AE. Beginning in 1905, Russell edited The Irish Homestead and continued this role when the paper merged with The Irish Statesman in 1923. Russell's writing covered a wide span of themes in the arts, philosophy, and politics.

"Russell, George William, 1867–1935." Literature Online. http://lion.chadwyck.com (accessed February 9, 2007).

From the guide to the George William Russell [AE] letters and poems, 1927, (University of Delaware Library - Special Collections)

Irish writer, poet and painter George William Russell (1867–1935) was known for infusing his work with spirituality. Russell was also politically active, writing about Irish identity and independence under the pseudonym AE. Beginning in 1905, Russell edited The Irish Homestead and continued this role when the paper merged with The Irish Statesman in 1923. Russell's writing covered a wide span of themes in the arts, philosophy, and politics.

"Russell, George William, 1867–1935." Literature Online. http://lion.chadwyck.com (accessed February 9, 2007).

From the guide to the George William Russell [AE] letters, 1925–1929, (University of Delaware Library - Special Collections)

Irish writer, poet, and painter George William Russell (1867–1935) infused his work with spirituality. Russell was also politically active, writing about Irish identity and independence under the pseudonym AE. Beginning in 1905, Russell edited The Irish Homestead and continued this role when the paper merged with The Irish Statesman in 1923. Russell's writing covered a wide span of themes in the arts, philosophy, and politics.

"Russell, George William, 1867–1935" Literature Online. http://lion.chadwyck.com (accessed February 9, 2007).

From the guide to the George William Russell [AE] letter to [Summers], 1934 September 28, (University of Delaware Library - Special Collections)