W.B. Yeats
William Butler Yeats was an Irish poet, dramatist, and one of the foremost figures of 20th-century literature. A pillar of the Irish literary establishment, he was a driving force behind the Irish Literary Revival and co-founded the Abbey Theatre. Yeats was awarded the Nobel Prize in Literature in 1923.
Books
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1. Cathleen Ni Houlihan
Set against the backdrop of Ireland's struggle for independence, this play unfolds in a rural Irish household on the eve of a young man's wedding. The arrival of a mysterious old woman, who symbolizes Ireland itself, disrupts the family's plans as she recounts tales of past glories and sacrifices made for the country's freedom. Her haunting presence and impassioned plea for help stir the young man's patriotic fervor, leading him to abandon his personal happiness for the greater cause of national liberation. Through its allegorical narrative, the play explores themes of sacrifice, identity, and the enduring spirit of a nation.
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