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William Butler Yeats

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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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Quote Left 'Old lovers yet may have All that time denied... Quote Right
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Quote Left It is time that I wrote my will; I choose upstanding men... Quote Right
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Quote Left They must to keep their certainty accuse All that are different of a base intent;... Quote Right
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Quote Left Two girls in silk kimonos, both Beautiful, one a gazelle. Quote Right
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Quote Left For wisdom is the property of the dead, A something incompatible with life; and power,... Quote Right
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