“It was among farmers and potato diggers and old men in workhouses and beggars at my own door that I found what was beyond these and yet farther beyond that drawingroom poet of my childhood in the expression of love, and grief, and the pain of parting, that are the disclosure of the individual soul.”
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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