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Portrait of W. B. (William Butler) Yeats

W. B. (William Butler) Yeats

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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The tower

Embark on a journey through aging, beauty, and the desire for identity, where poems blend personal reflections with cultural observations to explore life's deepest meanings.

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The Wind Among the Reeds

Lost loves, mythical figures, and the haunting beauty of the Irish landscape intertwine in a collection that explores the eternal search for meaning and connection.

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The Collected Works in Verse and Prose of William Butler Yeats, Vol. 1 (of 8) Poems Lyrical and Narrative

Where fairies dance and love aches in the heart, a poet sings of beauty, loss, and the mystical threads that connect us all to something greater.

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Four Years

Witness a young artist's coming-of-age in the late 19th century as he navigates art, society, and friendship while finding his poetic voice.

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Rosa Alchemica

In a world of secret rituals and mystical dances, one man searches for spiritual awakening amidst the clash between art's beauty and a deeper, more meaningful connection.

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The Celtic Twilight

Venture into a world steeped in Irish folklore, where fairies dance in the twilight and storytellers whisper of ancient magic woven into the fabric of everyday life.

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The Tables of the Law; & The Adoration of the Magi

** Ancient secrets whisper as men chase spiritual wisdom, defying conventional beliefs and embracing forgotten truths.

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The King's Threshold; and On Baile's Strand

In ancient Ireland, pride, revenge, and the echoes of legend collide, where poets starve for respect, and fathers unknowingly face their sons in battle.

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The Trembling of the Veil

Journey through the artistic communities of the late 19th century as an emerging artist reflects upon the figures and experiences that shaped his path.

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The Land of Heart's Desire

In a remote village, a young woman's fascination with a bewitching realm leads her to abandon her life for the call of the fae, with irreversible consequences.

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Per Amica Silentia Lunae

Unlock the secrets of art and spirit as a lone seeker navigates the quiet spaces of the soul.

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Two plays for dancers

Spirits, love, and the weight of the past intertwine in the stories that push the boundaries of theater through dance and verse.

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Ideas of Good and Evil

Embark on a journey through early 20th-century Ireland as the author considers how books, symbolism, and poems reflect the intersection of creativity, identity, and society.

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The Secret Rose

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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Poems

Embark on a journey through lyrical expressions of love, identity, and Irish mythology, where the veil between reality and fantasy blurs in this captivating anthology.

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Where There is Nothing Being Volume I of Plays for an Irish Theatre

A disenchanted man abandons his comfortable life to wander with Irish travelers in search of freedom and deeper purpose.

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John Sherman; and, Dhoya

** In a sleepy Irish town, a young man grapples with love, duty, and the burning question of whether to chase his dreams or settle for a life chosen by others.

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Reveries over Childhood and Youth

Journey back to a time of youthful memories, family bonds, and the shaping of an artist's soul.

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Michael Robartes and the dancer

Witness a passionate exchange between a wise man and a dancer as they grapple with the meaning of love, beauty, and a nation's struggle for freedom, all expressed through the beauty of poetry.

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

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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