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The Collected Works in Verse and Prose of William Butler Yeats, Vol. 6 (of 8) Ideas of Good and Evil

By W. B. (William Butler) Yeats

(3.5 stars) • 10 reviews

Explore the connection between cultural identity, artistic expression, and mystical beliefs in a collection of essays and poems seeking beauty in Irish traditions.

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2015-08-05
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"The Collected Works in Verse and Prose of William Butler Yeats, Vol. 6" by W. B. (William Butler) Yeats is a collection of essays and poems from the early 1900s that explores the relationship between art, magic, and Irish identity. It showcases Yeats's deep interest in Irish culture, examining how poetry can capture the emotions and traditions of the Irish people. The book discusses Yeats's early literary circle and their commitment to developing a unique Irish style, separate from English influences. It contemplates the beauty of simplicity in verse, and how imaginative expression has a profound connection to cultural heritage and personal emotion.

About the Author

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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