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Yes, Oscar Wilde and William Butler Yeats knew each other. They were both prominent figures in Irish literary circles during the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Wilde, known for his wit and plays, and Yeats, known for his poetry and involvement in the Irish literary revival, crossed paths in literary and social circles in Dublin and London.
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∙ 14y agoYes they each other, and in one unreferenced internet article it states they met at a dinner party in which Yeats was dazzled by Wilde's vocab. Yeats spent a Christmas with Wilde and his family in Tite Street and when Wilde was arrested Yeats went about London trying to convince people to sign a petition for Wilde's release
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Who is 20 th century biographer of Irish writers including James Joyce Oscar Wilde and William Butler Yeats?
Richard Ellman - found in Wikipedia http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Richard_Ellmann
What is William Butler Yeats's birthday?
William Butler Yeats was born on June 13, 1865.
When was William Butler Yeats born?
William Butler Yeats was born on June 13, 1865.
What does WB yeats stand for?
William Butler Yeats
When did William Butler Yeats die?
William Butler Yeats died on January 28, 1939 at the age of 73.
How old was William Butler Yeats at death?
William Butler Yeats died on January 28, 1939 at the age of 73.
Who was an Irish playwright?
George Bernard Shaw, Brian Friel, John B. Keane, Seán O'Casey, Oscar Wilde, William Butler Yeats, Brendan Behan and Samuel Beckett are just a few of Ireland's many playwrights.
Was William Butler Yeats a Christian?
Yes he was.
How old is William Butler Yeats?
William Butler Yeats was born on June 13, 1865 and died on January 28, 1939. William Butler Yeats would have been 73 years old at the time of death or 150 years old today.
Who wrote sailing to byzantium?
"Sailing to Byzantium" is a poem written by the Irish poet William Butler Yeats. It was first published in 1928 as part of Yeats' collection of poems called "The Tower." The poem explores themes of art, mortality, and the search for eternal beauty.
Who wrote the poem Easter 1916?
William Butler Yeats
What author begins with the letter y?
William Butler Yeats
