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 had not given a penny for a song Did not the poet sing it with such airs... Go to Quote / Comment
Why should we honour those that die upon the field of battle? A man may show as reckless a courage in entering into the abyss of himself. Go to Quote / Comment
All know that all the dead in the world about that place are stuck And that should mother seek her son she'd have but little luck... Go to Quote / Comment
I know what wages beauty gives, How hard a life her servant lives,... Go to Quote / Comment
Cast a cold eye On life, on death. Horseman, pass by! Go to Quote / Comment