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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And I that have not your faith, how shall I know That in the blinding light beyond the grave... Go to Quote / Comment
O heart! O heart! if she'd but turn her head, You'd know the folly of being comforted. Go to Quote / Comment
But if when anyone died Came keeners hoarser than rooks, He bade them give over their keening; For he was a man of books. Go to Quote / Comment
Education is not filling a bucket, but lighting a fire. Go to Quote / Comment
But nothing satisfied the fool But my dear Mary Moore,... Go to Quote / Comment