“From the sons of Ith, the first of the Gael to get his death in Ireland, there came in the after time Fathadh Canaan, that got the sway over the whole world from the rising to the setting sun, and that took hostages of the streams and the birds and the languages.”
Quote by Lady Gregory
Work
The Essential Lady Gregory Collection
This collection brings together a selection of Lady Gregory's most significant writings, including her plays, poetry, and scholarly works on Irish folklore and culture. 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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