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Cushag
1852–1937
A vivid voice from the Isle of Man, this poet and playwright captured local speech, folklore, and everyday island life with warmth and wit. Writing as “Cushag,” she helped preserve Manx culture on the page for future generations.
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Poems
by Cushag
About the author
Born Margaret Letitia Josephine Kermode in Ramsey on September 18, 1852, she became widely known by the pen name “Cushag,” the Manx word for ragwort. She was a Manx poet and playwright, and her writing is closely tied to the language, traditions, and social life of the Isle of Man.
Her poems, stories, and plays are remembered for their strong sense of place and for the way they record Manx dialect and custom. She is often described as one of the most important Manx literary figures of her time, with work that blends humor, local character, and a deep affection for island life.
Kermode died on February 15, 1937. Today, she is still read as a writer who helped keep Manx cultural memory alive, not only through literary skill but through her close attention to the voices and stories of ordinary people.