Description

For decades, Lady Gregory’s brilliant contributions to the Irish Literary Revival were occasionally overshadowed by her famous male contemporaries like W.B. Yeats and J.M. Synge. Lady Gregory: Fifty Years After rectifies this historical imbalance, offering a powerful, multi-faceted re-evaluation of her work as a playwright, folklorist, and cultural organizer.

Written by leading international scholars, this collection of essays explores her crucial work translating native Gaelic legends, her distinct comic talent as a dramatist, and her fierce financial and legal defense of the Abbey Theatre. The book paints a vibrant portrait of a visionary woman who actively engineered a national artistic awakening, making it a vital resource for anyone studying modern drama and women’s history.

Critical insights into the legacy of the Abbey matriarch:

• Comprehensive Re-Evaluation: Offers a fresh, balanced look at her distinct literary talents past her role as a patron or hostess.

• Abbey Theatre Deep-Dive: Provides brilliant behind-the-scenes histories of the early, turbulent days of Ireland’s national theater.

• Elite Scholarly Contributions: Features analytical papers from premier international experts in Irish studies, modern drama, and gender history.