Again I struggled a little with the theme, apart from ones I've shown previously and the more obvious queens and heads of state. In the nick of time, along came a lovely card from Poland with lovely stamps, one showing the author and activist Maria Konopnicka.
Maria Konopnicka (1842-1910) was a poet and novelist but also campaigned for women's rights and for Polish independence. Prussia, Russia and the Habsburgs had divided up Poland and it wasn't until after World War I that an independent republic was established. She is very highly regarded in Poland for all her works.
This is a post for Sunday Stamps, now hosted by Violet Sky at "See it on a Postcard!"
I'm meeting very interesting women today thanks to stamps!
ReplyDeleteI hadn't heard of her either. Mind you I wouldn't have recognised the names of the two I found. It shows that we need to pay attention to whoever appears on our stamps.
ReplyDeleteMy stamp card is about an American woman poet.
ReplyDeletea great stamp, I hadn't heard of her.
ReplyDeleteYou've found a great stamp I love how her writing is attached. Poet translators always fascinate me with their command of their own and other languages.
ReplyDeleteShe wasn’t just a pretty face was she? She certainly sounds like a strong character. I’m enjoying meeting these women on stamps today.
ReplyDeleteShe had quite a life, from reading that link.
ReplyDeleteIt is a nice addition to have her handwriting of the anthem Rota included.
A beautiful photograph and stamp. Thank you for including this stamp, and introducing us to this woman.
ReplyDeleteSo many interesting Women surfacing today on Sunday Stamps. Happy International Women's Day 2014 to all.
ReplyDeleteNever heard of he rname and Thank you for introducing her to me. :)
ReplyDeleteWilla @ Postage Journal: My Sunday Stamp
Beautiful stamps, and a very interesting woman - also from me: thank you for introducing Maria Konopnicka!
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