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William Butler Yeats

Ireland · 1865–1939

#109 of the greatest writers of all time, ranked by everyone.

#6 of the 6 writers from Ireland.

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106. Samuel Beckett Ireland · 1906–1989
107. Arthur C. Clarke United Kingdom · 1917–2008
108. Walter Scott United Kingdom · 1771–1832
109. William Butler Yeats Ireland · 1865–1939
110. Sylvia Plath United States · 1932–1963

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• Arthur C. Clarke vs William Butler Yeats 51% – 49%
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