Arts & LiteratureAmerican1913 – 1980
Muriel Rukeyser
Poet, activist, socially conscious verse, 'The Speed of Darkness'
Biography
An American poet, essayist, and activist known for socially conscious verse and her commitment to documenting injustice. Her experimental poetry combined personal reflection with political engagement throughout the twentieth century.
Quick Facts
Category
Arts & Literature
Nationality
American
Born
1913
Died
1980
Thinking about the name
Murial
Irish origin
“An archaic or variant spelling of Muriel, from the Irish Muirgheál meaning 'sea bright' or 'bright sea.' Murial preserves historical spelling conventions while conveying the same luminous, aquatic imagery. It appeals to parents drawn to vintage charm and literary precedent.”