Rosa Alchemica, and Synge and the Ireland of His Time

The life of William Butler Yeats is marked by his profound influence on 20th-century literature and his role in the Irish Literary Revival. As a co-founder of the Abbey Theatre and a two-term Senator of the Irish Free State, he was integral to the cultural landscape of Ireland. Born in Sandymount and educated in Ireland and London, Yeats developed a passion for poetry, Irish legends, and the occult during his childhood in County Sligo. His diverse contributions as a poet, dramatist, and prose writer solidify his legacy in literary history.