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.
Found in 495 Collections and/or Records:
Background material, 1939 - 1980
Includes Ellmann's notes on Auden regarding Yeats and Joyce; Ellmann's notes on The Sea and the Mirror; photocopy of Auden's "The Public and the late Mr. W.B. Yeats"; press cuttings and photocopies of articles by Auden; "Service at the Unveiling and Dedication of a Memorial to Wystan Hugh Auden", Westminster Abbey.
Bagby, Marylaine, 1956-02-27
Bagby's apparent notes on poetry resulting from research for Ellmann.
Becker, A. William J. "Bill", 1949 - 1951
Discussion between Ellmann and Becker regarding Yeats' plays, Gordon Craig screens, Mrs. Yeats, and other topics.
Beckson, Karl, 1959 - 1980
Beckson requests information about Mrs. Yeats for his dissertation on the Rhymers' Club; Ellmann provides several sources for information on Mrs. Yeats, et al. Exchange regarding Symons's letters and related topics.
Beerbohm, Max, 1947
Ellmann queries Sir Beerbohm if he was acquainted with Yeats and if so, his impression of him.
Benbow, Mr., 1955-08-03
Ellmann's response to Benbow regarding a variorum edition of an unnamed text.
Bentley, Eric, 1947 - 1969
Exchange regarding Yeats and other topics.
Berezin, Martin A., 1985
Copy of Berezin's letter responding to Ellmann's article "Yeats' Second Puberty".
Best, Richard, 1947 - 1960
Ellmann's notes on Dr. Best's experiences of Joyce.
Bibliographic catalog cards
Several sets of bibliographic catalog cards featuring authors, poets, articles and books on various literary figures and topics, one of which may be an inventory of Ellmann's private library.
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