"The Trembling of the Veil" by W. B. (William Butler) Yeats is a memoir that recounts the author's early life experiences and the people who shaped his artistic sensibilities in the late 1800s. The book offers glimpses into significant relationships with other artists and writers, like W. E. Henley and Oscar Wilde and showcases how these interactions helped him develop his ideas about art and culture. Beginning with the author's reflections on his family's move to Bedford Park and the author's growing interest in Pre-Raphaelite art, the memoir reveals his opinions on traditional artistic values as weighed against emerging trends. The overall narrative is an exploration of art, the formation of self, and the influences of genius.
The Trembling of the Veil
By W. B. (William Butler) Yeats
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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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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