Mona Douglas
Manx cultural activist and writer · United Kingdom · On the map · Writers · Lived 1898 to 1987 · aged 89
Mona Douglas was a Manx cultural activist, folklorist, poet, novelist and journalist.
Mona Douglas is read about 3 times a day, in 6 languages.
A typical day, 30 days to 19 September 2026
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About this person
She is recognised as the main driving force behind the modern revival of Manx culture and is acknowledged as the most influential Manx poet of the 20th century, but she is best known for her often controversial work to preserve and revive traditional Manx folk music and dance. She was involved in a great number of initiatives to revive interest and activity in Manx culture, including societies, classes, publications and youth groups. The most notable and successful of these was Yn Chruinnaght.
