"The Collected Works in Verse and Prose of William Butler Yeats, Vol. 7 (of 8)" by W. B. (William Butler) Yeats is a compilation of diverse writings that navigate the realms of Irish heritage, the ghostly unknown, and inner battles. Early 20th-century poems and stories express Yeats's fascination with Irish legends and the complicated nature of being human. "The Secret Rose" begins the collection, focusing on the soul's spiritual path by suggesting that beauty and pain are intertwined. A dedication sets the stage for tales connected by their look into spiritual disagreements. Finally, readers discover "The Crucifixion of the Outcast", presenting the story of Cumhal, a wandering minstrel, leading to a moving reflection on life, emphasizing themes of isolation and the harsh treatment of those who do not fit in, hinting at the strong feelings and philosophical ideas that are typical of Yeats's work.
The Collected Works in Verse and Prose of William Butler Yeats, Vol. 7 (of 8) The Secret Rose. Rosa Alchemica. The Tables of the Law. The Adoration of the Magi. John Sherman and Dhoya
By W. B. (William Butler) Yeats
Enter a world where Irish myths collide with spiritual quests, and characters grapple with the tensions between earthly life and otherworldly desires.
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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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