"The Secret Rose" by W. B. Yeats is a rich tapestry of stories and poetic works that explores the human spirit through the lens of Irish folklore and mythology, where the book explores complex characters facing internal emotional struggles. Beginning with a dedication to A.E., the stories present compelling figures like Cumhal, a scorned gleeman persecuted by a religious order, encapsulating the book's central theme of the conflict between artistic expression and societal norms. The narrative delves into themes of spirituality versus the real world, seeking forgotten voices amidst a world brimming with the pursuit of personal discovery.
The Secret Rose
By W. B. (William Butler) Yeats
Enter a world where ancient Irish legends collide with the trials of the human heart, revealing the hidden beauty and tragedy found in the forgotten corners 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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