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“I was told in many places of Osgar's bravery and Goll's strength and Conan's bitter tongue, and the arguments of Oisin and Patrick. And I have often been given the story of Oisin's journey to Tir-nan-Og, the Country of the Young, that is, as I am told, a fine place and everything that is good is in it.”

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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

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Lady Gregory
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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