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William Butler Yeats
AuthorBooks · Second hand1865-1939
William Butler Yeats was an Irish poet, dramatist, writer and literary critic who was one of the foremost figures of 20th-century literature. He was a driving force behind the Irish Literary Revival and, along with John Millington Synge and Lady Gregory, founded the Abbey Theatre, serving as its chief during its early years. He was awarded the 1923 Nobel Prize in Literature and later served two terms as a Senator of the Irish Free State.
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About William Butler Yeats
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1865
Death
1939
William Butler Yeats was an Irish poet, dramatist, writer and literary critic who was one of the foremost figures of 20th-century literature. He was a driving force behind the Irish Literary Revival and, along with John Millington Synge and Lady Gregory, founded the Abbey Theatre, serving as its chief during its early years. He was awarded the 1923 Nobel Prize in Literature and later served two terms as a Senator of the Irish Free State.
William Butler Yeats was one of the most influential figures in 20th-century literature.
Beyond his work as a poet and playwright, he had a deep interest in mysticism and astrology.
In 1923, he was awarded the Nobel Prize in Literature for capturing the spirit of an entire nation.
Born in Sandymount, his writing is profoundly shaped by his Irish identity and heritage.
Throughout his prolific career, he authored over a thousand works exploring the human condition.
