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About William Butler Yeats
William Butler Yeats (1865-1939) was an Irish poet, playwright, and one of the leading figures of the 20th-century literary world. He co-founded the Abbey Theatre in Dublin and played a pivotal role in the Irish literary revival. Yeats was awarded the Nobel Prize in Literature in 1923 for his poetic works, which reflect his deep interest in Irish mythology, symbolism, and mysticism. His poetry explores themes of love, nature, aging, and the quest for spiritual enlightenment.
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