Augusta, Lady Gregory
Irish playwright, poet, folklorist (1852-1932)
Isabella Augusta Persse (better known as Lady Gregory; 15 March 1852 – 22 May 1932) was an Irish dramatist, folklorist and theatre manager.[1] With William Butler Yeats and Edward Martyn, she co-founded the Irish Literary Theatre and Abbey Theatre. She wrote many short works for both companies.
Augusta, Lady Gregory | |
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 Lady Gregory pictured on the frontispiece to "Our Irish Theatre: A Chapter of Autobiography" (1913) | |
| Born | Isabella Augusta Persse 15 March 1852 Roxborough, County Galway, Ireland |
| Died | 22 May 1932 (aged 80) |
| Resting place | New Cemetery in Bohermore, County Galway, Ireland |
| Nationality | Irish |
| Occupation(s) | Dramatist, folklorist, theatre manager |
| Notable work | Irish Literary Revival |
| Spouse | |
| Children | William Robert Gregory |
| Relatives | Sir Hugh Lane (nephew) |
Lady Gregory produced quite a few books of retellings of stories taken from the Irish mythology.
Lady Gregory retired due to ill health in 1928.
Lady Gregory was born in Roxborough, County Galway, Ireland. She died from breast cancer at age 80.[2]
References
change- ↑ "Isabella Augusta Persse". Biography.com. Archived from the original on March 27, 2019. Retrieved April 1, 2019.
- ↑ "Lady Isabella Augusta Gregory". Geni. Retrieved April 1, 2019.
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