4.W.B.Yeats W.B.Yeats,a prominent poet of the 20th century,was the leader of the Irish National Theater Movement. He was a verse playwright who desired to restore lyrical drama to popularity.❖ 4. W. B. Yeats ❖ W. B. Yeats, a prominent poet of the 20th century, was the leader of the Irish National Theater Movement. ❖ He was a verse playwright who desired to restore lyrical drama to popularity