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

"The Collected Works in Verse and Prose of William Butler Yeats, Vol. 1 (of 8)" by W. B. (William Butler) Yeats is a compilation of poetry and prose from the turn of the century. The work offers a rich exploration of human emotions, timeless beauty, and Irish mythology through diverse poetic forms. Many poems contained within the collection are introspective and reflect on the mystical elements found in everyday life. The compilation begins with the evocative "The Hosting of the Sidhe," launching the audience into an ethereal world filled with fairies, while poems like "The Fisherman" and "The Song of Wandering Aengus" highlight the themes of timeless beauty and ardent desire. Feelings of unreturned love and longing are also present, particularly in "The Lover Tells of the Rose in His Heart," creating a tone of bittersweet remembrance. Throughout, readers journey through a landscape where the mystical and the real blur, woven together with emotional complexity and lyrical expression, and exploring both personal stories and those of a nation.