Augusta, Lady Gregory

Isabella Augusta Persse (better known as Lady Gregory; 15 March 1852 – 22 May 1932) was an Irish dramatist, folklorist and theatre manager. 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. 

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.

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Category:Irish novelists
Category:1852 births
Category:1932 deaths