W.B. Yeats
W.B. Yeats was an Irish poet, dramatist, and one of the foremost figures of 20th-century literature, known for his influential works that explore themes of mysticism, mythology, and the human experience. He was awarded the Nobel Prize in Literature in 1923, and his poetry continues to resonate with readers around the world.
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W.B. Yeats is mentioned as another significant figure from Ireland's past, symbolizing a lost cultural heritage.
You would have to be borderline insane – or American – to feel nostalgic for 1970s Ireland – The Irish Times
Ireland· 2026-02-22
The exhibition highlights W.B. Yeats’ unfulfilled plan to visit Taiwan.
Irish literature exhibition begins - Taipei Times
Taiwan· 2025-12-20
The exhibition highlights W.B. Yeats' unfulfilled plan to visit Taiwan.
Irish literature exhibition opens in TainanTaiwan· 2025-12-19
W.B. Yeats emphasized the necessity of politics for survival, comparing it to the need for oxygen.
سیاست کا خاتمہ؟
Pakistan· 2025-12-08
W. B. Yeats is mentioned as a pioneer of the Celtic revival.
Η αναζήτηση του ιερού Γκράαλ
Greece· 2025-07-06
W.B. Yeats is quoted regarding the necessity of understanding a lyric poet's life in relation to their poetry.
‘Beside the wildness, there is tenderness’ – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-05-17
The author mentions Yeats as one of the writers who lent him an identity.
An Irish Play revisited – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-04-01
W.B. Yeats is Richard Dawkins' favorite poet, despite his mystic tendencies.
No regrets: Richard Dawkins on science, culture wars and his legacy
New Zealand· 2025-03-04
