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 have spread my dreams under your feet; tread softly because you tread on my dreams. Go to Quote / Comment
Sang a bone upon the shore; 'A child found all a child can lack,... Go to Quote / Comment
A statesman is an easy man, He tells his lies by rote;... Go to Quote / Comment
I say that Roger Casement Did what he had to do, He died upon the gallows But that is nothing new. Go to Quote / Comment
I balanced all, brought all to mind, The years to come seemed waste of breath,... Go to Quote / Comment