Yeats, W. B. (William Butler), 1865-1939
Biography
William Butler Yeats was an Irish poet and one of the foremost figures of 20th-century literature. A pillar of the Irish literary establishment, he helped to found the Abbey Theatre, and in his later years served two terms as a Senator of the Irish Free State.
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Mythologies
Carbon copy typescript.
Naito, Shiro, 1981-09-08
Naito relays his disappointment in not meeting Ellmann while at Oxford.
National College of Art, Dublin, 1946-12-09
Ellmann's query regarding the date of Yeats's attendance at the Metropolitan School of Art and the Academy School.
New Statesman, 1960 - 1978
Exchange regarding Ellmann occasionally contributing book reviews. Includes Ellmann's letter to be printed in the correspondence column.
New York Herald Tribune, 1946 - 1964
Exchange regarding Ellmann's research on Yeats's childhood and James Joyce; his review of Feidelson's book.
New York World Telegram, 1946-03-13
Ellmann's query regarding F.J. Gregg's association with the New York World Telegram.
"Nico", 1978-04-23
Teacher from the USSR mentions Ellmann's book on Yeats and related topics.
Norman, H.F., 1947
Ellmann wishes to continue his discussion with Norman regarding the influece of Theosophy on Yeats's intellectual development and writings.
Norman, Jeffares A. "Derry", 1979 - 1986
Norman informs Ellmann that he is editing a volume of essays, Yeats, Sligo and Ireland and invites Ellmann to contribute and essay; Ellmann's response.
Nyholm, Jens, 1951 - 1966
Ellmann writes, in part: "In a letter of Joyce, he writes: Jed haaber det de vil have...." and asks for verification of this translation; Ellmann thanks the librarian for his help in obtaining a copy of Yeats's copy of Nietzsche; other topics.