Lady Gregory published 4 non-fiction books, 1 poetry collection, 7 plays and 4 other books, beginning with Hyacinth Halvey (1900). The best-known is Gods and Fighting Men (1904).
Updated September 2026
Where to start with Lady Gregory
Non-fiction in order
Poets and Dreamers (1903)
Our Irish Theatre (1913)
Coole (1931)
Seventy Years (1974)
Poetry in order
The Kiltartan Poetry Book (1918)
Plays in order
Spreading the News (1905)
Seven Short Plays (1909)
Grania (1912)
Irish Folk-history Plays (1912)
The Dragon (1920)
Three Last Plays (1928)
Selected Plays (1961)
Other books in order
Hyacinth Halvey (1900)
Gods and Fighting Men (1904)
Visions and Beliefs in the West of Ireland (1920)
A Book of Saints and Wonders (2014)
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About Lady Gregory
Isabella Augusta, Lady Gregory was an Anglo-Irish dramatist, folklorist and theatre manager. With William Butler Yeats and Edward Martyn, she co-founded the Irish Literary Theatre and the Abbey Theatre, and wrote numerous short works for both companies. Lady Gregory produced a number of books of retellings of stories taken from Irish mythology. Born into a class that identified closely with British rule, she turned against it. Her conversion to cultural nationalism, as evidenced by her writings, was emblematic of many of the political struggles that occurred in Ireland during her lifetime.
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Lady Gregory FAQ
- How many books has Lady Gregory written?
- Lady Gregory published 4 non-fiction books, 1 poetry collection, 7 plays and 4 other books that we list, as of September 2026.
- What order should I read Lady Gregory's books in?
- Publication order is a safe choice; the full list is above. Most readers start with Gods and Fighting Men.
- What is Lady Gregory's last book?
- Coole (1931).
- What is Lady Gregory's most famous book?
- Gods and Fighting Men (1904) is Lady Gregory's most widely read book.
- Can I read Lady Gregory's books for free?
- Yes. 11 books by Lady Gregory are in the public domain in the US and free to read online or download here.
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Sources: book lists and dates from Wikidata and Open Library, ratings from Open Library readers, free texts from Project Gutenberg. Last updated September 2026.