Question

Which national literary society was W.B. Yeats instrumental in founding, contributing to the Irish literary revival?

• A. The National Literary Society of Ireland
• B. The Irish Literary Society
• C. The Gaelic League
• D. The Abbey Theatre Society

Answer 1

Answer:

B. The Irish Literary Society

W.B. Yeats co-founded the Irish Literary Society in 1892 in London and later established a branch in Dublin. This society played a crucial role in promoting Irish literature and culture, fostering a sense of national identity and pride during the Irish literary revival.