The British Newspaper Archive Blog William Butler Yeats – Born on 13 June 1865

W.B. Yeats was born in Sandymount, County Dublin, on 13 June 1865.

To celebrate the day of his birth, here are three stories from the Archive that offer a fascinating insight into his character and poetry.

Just for good measure, we’ve also included the beautiful poem, ‘He Wishes For The Cloths Of Heaven’.

Dundee Courier – Tuesday 09 January 1906

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Dundee Courier – Thursday 15 November 1923

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Derby Daily Telegraph – Saturday 02 April 1932

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Sligo Champion – Saturday 21 July 1923

Dundee Courier – Tuesday 09 January 1906

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