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Index of the Project Gutenberg Works of William Butler Yeats

By W. B. (William Butler) Yeats

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Discover a legendary author's vast collection of plays, poems, and essays through this informational guide that unveils his exploration of Irish identity and folklore.

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"Index of the Project Gutenberg Works of William Butler Yeats" by W. B. Yeats is a detailed list of the famous poet and playwright's writings, put together in the early 2000s. Instead of telling a story, this book is like a map to all of Yeats' poems, plays, and essays. It helps people understand how Yeats influenced literature, especially with his focus on Irish culture, old legends, and how poetry changes over time. It includes collections of his works, like his poems, plays, and stories, showing how he grew as a writer. Key works listed are "The Wind Among the Reeds," "The Wild Swans at Coole," and "The Celtic Twilight," each revealing his interest in myths and spiritual ideas. The content highlights his study of love, sadness, beauty, and the world beyond what we see, along with essays where he shares his thoughts on literature and the arts in Ireland. This index gives fans and researchers a clear way to explore the wide and interesting world of literature that Yeats created during his long career.

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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