William Butler Yeats, who is often considered to be one of the foremost figures of the 20th century literature, was born in Sandymount Castle, Dublin (Ireland) on June 13, 1865. A pillar of both the Irish and British literary establishments, in his later years he served as an Irish Senator for two terms. Yeats was a driving force behind the Irish Literary Revival and, along with Lady Gregory, Edward Martyn, and others, founded the Abbey Theatre, where he served as its chief during its early years.
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'I will not be clapped in a hood, Nor a cage, nor alight upon wrist,... Go to Quote / Comment
Maybe the bride-bed brings despair, For each an imagined image brings And finds a real image there.... Go to Quote / Comment
From our birthday, until we die, Is but the winking of an eye.... Go to Quote / Comment
I had not given a penny for a song Did not the poet sing it with such airs... Go to Quote / Comment
For those that love the world serve it in action, Grow rich, popular and full of influence,... Go to Quote / Comment