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