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W. B. Yeats

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William Butler Yeats (1865-1939) was an Irish poet, dramatist, and one of the foremost figures of 20th-century literature. A key figure in the Irish Literary Revival, Yeats's work often reflects his deep interest in mysticism, folklore, and the complexities of the human experience. His poetry is characterized by its lyrical beauty and philosophical depth, exploring themes of love, politics, and the passage of time. Notable works include "The Tower" and "The Second Coming," which showcase his innovative use of imagery and symbolism. Yeats was awarded the Nobel Prize in Literature in 1923, cementing his legacy as a pivotal voice in modern poetry.

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Discoveries: A Volume of Essays cover Discoveries: A Volume of Essays W. B. Yeats Four Years cover Four Years W. B. Yeats Ideas of Good and Evil cover Ideas of Good and Evil W. B. Yeats In The Seven Woods: Being Poems Chiefly of the Irish Heroic Age cover In The Seven Woods: Being Poems Chiefly of the Irish Heroic Age W. B. Yeats Index of the Project Gutenberg Works of William Butler Yeats cover Index of the Project Gutenberg Works of William Butler Yeats W. B. Yeats John Sherman; and, Dhoya cover John Sherman; and, Dhoya W. B. Yeats Michael Robartes and the dancer cover Michael Robartes and the dancer W. B. Yeats Mosada: A dramatic poem cover Mosada: A dramatic poem W. B. Yeats Per Amica Silentia Lunae cover Per Amica Silentia Lunae W. B. Yeats Poems cover Poems W. B. Yeats Responsibilities, and other poems cover Responsibilities, and other poems W. B. Yeats Reveries over Childhood and Youth cover Reveries over Childhood and Youth W. B. Yeats
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