"Per Amica Silentia Lunae" by W. B. Yeats is a collection of essays and dialogues that investigates art, personal identity, and the spiritual world. Taking its title from the idea of finding wisdom in quiet contemplation, the book examines the creative process, the complexities of the human mind, and how we connect to something larger than ourselves. Yeats considers the challenges faced by artists, offers examples of people throughout history on missions to discover truth and beauty, and mixes abstract ideas and personal stories to suggest that art is both a deeply individual experience and a mirror reflecting universal ideas. Yeats uses vibrant descriptions and thoughtful writing to encourage everyone to explore inner thoughts and the deeper meanings of creativity and life.
Per Amica Silentia Lunae
By W. B. (William Butler) Yeats
Unlock the secrets of art and spirit as a lone seeker navigates the quiet spaces of the soul.
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About the AuthorWilliam Butler Yeats was an Irish poet, dramatist and writer, and one of the foremost figures of 20th-century literature. He was a driving force behind the Irish Literary Revival, and along with Lady Gregory founded the Abbey Theatre, serving as its chief during its early years. He was awarded the 1923 Nobel Prize in Literature, and later served two terms as a Senator of the Irish Free State.
William Butler Yeats was an Irish poet, dramatist and writer, and one of the foremost figures of 20th-century literature. He was a driving force behind the Irish Literary Revival, and along with Lady Gregory founded the Abbey Theatre, serving as its chief during its early years. He was awarded the 1923 Nobel Prize in Literature, and later served two terms as a Senator of the Irish Free State.
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