Louise Michel’s Complete Works
A list of Louise Michel's writing: novels, pamphlets, memoirs, poetry and fairy tales.
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.
Poem by Louise Michel to the Commission of Pardons, 1871
Louise Michel penned a passionate and angry poem to the Commission of Pardons following the Paris Commune's brutal suppression by the Government in 1871
Kanak Legends and Chants des Gestes
An English translation of Louise Michel's book 'Kanak Legends and Chants des Gestes', a study on New Caledonian culture written in exile after the Paris Commune
Contes et Legendes
Read Louise Michel's 'Fairy Tales and Legends' in their original French.
Letter to Louise Michel from Mme Chantraine
Letter to Louise Michel from Madame Chantraine about her temper, and her cats, 1883.
Letter to Louise Michel from Marie Ferré
A letter written by Marie Ferré to Louise Michel, disguised as her cousin, Marie Laurent, in Auberive prison, 1883
Letter to Louise Michel About Her Mother and Her Cats
A letter to Louise Michel in Saint Lazare prison, reassuring her about her mother Marianne Michel, and her cats.