William B. Yeats background information

Some imformation on W.B. Yeats life to help with his poems at AS level.

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  • Created by: kira
  • Created on: 14-03-12 14:36
Where was Yeats born?
Dublin
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When was Yeats born?
1865
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What relgion were Yeats' family?
Protestant
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When did Yeats' family move to London?
1867
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Who did Yeats meet in 1889?
Maud Gonne
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What was significant 1922?
The partition of two states on Ireland.
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Comments

Hattie

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Thank you for the quiz but some questions on things that are more relevent to his work may be useful, such as Lady Gregory and the Abbey Theatre, or his involvement in Irish politics. 

Hannah

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Agreed with Hattie.

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