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“We make out of the quarrel with others, rhetoric, but out of the quarrel with ourselves, poetry.”

Quote by William Butler Yeats

Book:The Collected Poems of W.B. Yeats

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William Butler Yeats

William Butler Yeats was an Irish poet, dramatist, and essayist, considered one of the greatest poets of the 20th century. His poetry deeply reflected the nationalist sentiments of Ireland and also showcased rich imagination and profound philosophical thinking. Yeats' poetic style was versatile, evolving from early romanticism to late symbolism, and his works have had a profound impact on literature both in Ireland and around the world. more

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