William Butler Yeats

William Butler Yeats

poet Ireland

William Butler Yeats was an Irish poet and playwright known for his influential role in the Irish literary revival and for integrating elements of Eastern theatre, including Noh, into his works.

Born on Jun 13, 1865 (160 years old)

Global Media Ratings
Dominance
0.00%
Persistence
0 wks
Reach
29,358
Power
299$
Sentiment
7.10
Countries Mentioned
Country Mentions Sentiment Dominance + Persistence x Population = Reach x GDP (millions) = Power
Costa Rica 1 8.00 0.06% +0% 5,094,118 2,974 $62,000 36$
Argentina 1 7.00 0.06% +0% 45,195,774 26,384 $450,000 263$
Totals 2 50,289,892 29,358 $512,000 299$
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Argentina Argentina: William Butler Yeats warned about the chaotic nature of historical transitions in his poem 'The Second Coming'. 7

Clarín: el nuevo (des) orden internacional

Ireland Ireland: Yeats wrote The Second Coming in early 1919, reflecting on the state of the world. 6

The Irish Times – major Irish daily, est. 1859: In a Word ... Grate – The Irish Times

United Kingdom United Kingdom: Yeats’ The Wild Swans at Coole is about the feeling of having changed between one year and another. 7

The Guardian: A swan: ‘I have looked upon these brilliant creatures, and now my heart is sore’ | Helen Sullivan