Celtic Twilight

William Butler Yeats, an influential Irish poet and dramatist, played a pivotal role in the 20th-century literary scene and the Irish Literary Revival. He co-founded the Abbey Theatre with Lady Gregory and Edward Martyn, serving as its chief in its formative years. His work earned him the Nobel Prize in Literature in 1923, recognized for its artistic expression of national spirit. Yeats's contributions significantly shaped both Irish and British literature, making him a key figure in the literary establishments of his time.