Description: (Dramatist)
Augusta, Lady Gregory was a significant Anglo-Irish dramatist, folklorist, and theatre manager. She played a key role in establishing the Irish Literary Theatre and the Abbey Theatre, contributing numerous works to both. Lady Gregory is renowned for her retellings of Irish mythology, highlighting her commitment to Irish cultural identity. Coole Park, her residence, served as a gathering place for prominent figures of the Irish Literary Revival. Her motto, inspired by Aristotle, underscores her aim to fuse wisdom with accessible language in her writing.