W.B. Yeats

W. B. Yeats (1865-1939) was an influential Irish poet, playwright, and politician, often regarded as one of the greatest literary figures of the 20th century. His work blends myth, politics, and personal experience, reflecting themes of love, loss, and spirituality. Yeats co-founded the Abbey Theatre and was a key figure in the Irish Literary Revival. He received the Nobel Prize in Literature in 1923. His poetry, known for its lyrical beauty and depth, evolved from romantic themes to incorporate symbolist and modernist elements, capturing the complexities of the human experience and the struggles of Ireland’s identity.