The Memoirs of Louise Michel (in English)
The Memoirs of Louise Michel, translated into English, free to read online.
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The Trial of Louise Michel – Paris Commune 1871
The stunning gazetted report of the trial of Louise Michel, along with her testimony, for her involvement in the 1871 Paris Commune as a pétroleuse.
Louise Michel’s Complete Works
A list of Louise Michel's writing: novels, pamphlets, memoirs, poetry and fairy tales.
The Pétroleuses
A gallery of 1871 Paris Commune pétroleuse portraits - the world's first photographic 'mug shots' - taken of the alleged petrol girls, by photographer E. Appert.
Louise Michel’s Early Life
A biography of Louise Michel's early life in Haute Marne and early career as a school teacher in Paris.
Louise Michel during the 1871 Paris Commune
A biography of Louise Michel during the 1871 Paris Commune, including during the Prussian Siege and at the military trials after Bloody Week.
The Communards
A gallery of Appert portraits of the Communards, taken for the military trials after Bloody Week and the Paris Commune 1871.
Children of the Paris Commune
Hundreds of children fought for the Paris Commune alongside their parents. More than 600 were imprisoned afterwards and held to account for their "crimes".
Victorine Gorget
Petrol girl Victorine Gorget was accused of setting fire to Paris. Here is her interview with Captain Briot after the 1871 Paris Commune.
Hortense David
Petrol girl Hortense David was accused of setting fire to Paris. Here is her interview with Captain Briot after the 1871 Paris Commune.
Jeanne Durivalt
Petrol girl Jeanne Durivalt was accused of setting fire to Paris. Here is her interview with Captain Briot after the 1871 Paris Commune.
Joséphine Marchais
Petrol girl Joséphine Marchais was accused of setting fire to Paris. Here is her interview with Captain Briot after the 1871 Paris Commune.
Letters from Louise Michel to Théophile Ferré
The original letters written by Louise Michel to Théophile Ferré in prison following the Paris Commune, in English and French.
Fairy Tales and Legends
Read the English translation of Louise Michel's 'Contes et Legendes', a collection of children's morality tales.
Red Carnation – A Poem for Théophile Ferré
Louise wrote the moving poem 'Red Carnation' on the death of her friend Théophile Ferré, who was sentenced to death for his role in the 1871 Paris Commune.
Louise Michel Quotes about Humanity
A collection of quotes about humanity by Louise Michel. Her philosophies on the human condition, the Paris Commune, hunger, work, freedom and revolution.
Louise Michel Quotes on the Paris Commune
A collection of Louise Michel's most fiery and eloquent quotes as she represented herself on the charges of overthrowing the Government, wearing men's clothing.
Louise Michel Quotes about her Life
A collection of quotes and recollections of Louise Michel about her early life in the French Haute-Marne, and the origins of her passion for revolution.