WB Yeats
W.B. Yeats was an Irish poet, dramatist, and one of the foremost figures of 20th-century literature. His work, which ranges from folklore to modernist themes, has had a profound influence on poetry and is marked by his deep engagement with Irish identity and mythology.
Born on Jun 13, 1865 (160 years old)
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John Hughes was a friend of WB Yeats, who predeceased him.
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The determination a century ago to close off the possibility of petitioning parliament through a private Bill to enable a divorce led to one of poet WB Yeats’s most famous speeches.
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Yang believes all the great Irish literary figures have ghosts and that’s why the city is full of ghosts.
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WB Yeats is referenced in the context of a misattributed quote that has become popular in Irish culture.
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WB Yeats was a renowned poet and brother of Susan Yeats, who started the Dun Emer Guild.
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Joanna Lumley expresses her admiration for WB Yeats and his poetry.
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WB Yeats is one of the Irish writers who has written about cats.
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WB Yeats was among those who campaigned against the vandalism at Tara.
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WB Yeats was a prominent writer who mourned AE at his graveside, acknowledging his multifaceted talents.
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Kevin Barry mentions WB Yeats in relation to the Abbey Theatre's history.
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