“Once in my childhood I had been eager to learn Irish; I thought to get leave to take lessons from an old Scripture-reader who spent a part of his time in the parish of Killinane, teaching such scholars as he could find to read their own language in the hope that they might turn to the only book then being printed in Irish, the Bible.”
Quote by Lady Gregory
Work
The Kiltartan Poetry Book
This book is a compilation of poems written by members of the Kiltartan Poets, a group of Irish writers who played a significant role in the Irish literary revival. The collection showcases their unique styles and thematic concerns, reflecting the cultural and social landscape of Ireland during the early 20th century. more
Author
Lady Gregory
Lady Gregory, born on March 15, 1852, and died on May 22, 1932, was an Irish dramatist, poet, editor, and theater reformer. She is renowned for her contributions to Irish theater, particularly her collaboration with W.B. Yeats, and her role in establishing the Irish National Theatre School. more
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Source: The Essential Lady Gregory Collection