William Butler Yeats Quotes
A collection of quotes by William Butler Yeats.
William Butler Yeats was an Irish poet, playwright, and politician born on June 13, 1865, in Dublin, Ireland. He is widely considered one of the greatest literary figures of the 20th century and was instrumental in the Irish Literary Revival. Yeats' early poetry was influenced by Romanticism and Celtic mythology, but he later developed his own distinctive style.
Yeats co-founded the Abbey Theatre in Dublin, which played a significant role in promoting Irish plays and playwrights. Alongside his literary pursuits, he became involved in Irish politics and was a member of the Irish Senate for two terms. He also played a pivotal role in the cultural and literary nationalist movement in Ireland.
His poetry explored themes of love, mythology, spirituality, and the Irish identity, often reflecting his own personal experiences and beliefs. Some of his notable works include "The Lake Isle of Innisfree," "The Second Coming," and "The Wild Swans at Coole." Yeats received the Nobel Prize in Literature in 1923, becoming the first Irishman to achieve this honor.
Yeats continued to write prolifically until his death on January 28, 1939, in Menton, France. His works continue to be celebrated for their lyrical beauty, symbolist motifs, and profound exploration of the human condition.
