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ANSWER: “BEING IRISH, HE HAD AN ABIDING SENSE OF TRAGEDY, WHICH SUSTAINED HIM THROUGH TEMPORARY PERIODS OF JOY.” —WILLIAM BUTLER YEATS
William Butler Yeats
Born June 13, 1865 • Passed January 28, 1939 • Aged 73
Overview
William Butler Yeats was an Irish poet, dramatist, and writer who became one of the most important figures in modern English-language literature.
Early Life
Yeats was born in Sandymount, Dublin, Ireland and spent parts of his childhood between Dublin, London, and County Sligo.
Irish Literary Revival
Yeats played a major role in the Irish Literary Revival and helped found the Abbey Theatre in Dublin.
Poetry
His poetry explored themes such as Irish folklore, mythology, politics, spirituality, and the passage of time.
Nobel Prize
In 1923 Yeats received the Nobel Prize in Literature for poetry that expressed the spirit and cultural traditions of Ireland.
Legacy
William Butler Yeats is remembered as one of the greatest poets of the twentieth century and a key voice in Irish literature.
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