"The Collected Works in Verse and Prose of William Butler Yeats, Vol. 8 (of 8)" is a compilation of essays and poems from the turn of the century that touches on topics of art and society. The author writes in a reflective style exploring the function of art, poetry, and tradition in relation to the human experience. The start describes a theatrical performance in a small town situated in the west of Ireland, with Yeats's perspective and commentary creating a contrast between aspirations for artistic expression and actual reception. The story reveals Yeats's examination of contemporary drama and the position of artists in the world.
The Collected Works in Verse and Prose of William Butler Yeats, Vol. 8 (of 8) Discoveries. Edmund Spenser. Poetry and Tradition; and Other Essays. Bibliography
By W. B. (William Butler) Yeats
Enter a world where art clashes with reality, and the role of the artist is weighed against the expectations and understandings of society.
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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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