"Poems" by W. B. Yeats is a collection of poetry from the late 1800s to the early 1900s, which delves into love, self-discovery, and the blending of ancient myths with the real world, all while exploring Irish roots and traditions. The verse offers a collection of lyrical poems expressing personal feelings alongside the spirit of a nation through Yeats' distinct tone. The collection starts with Yeats reflecting on changes he's made to his plays such as "The Countess Cathleen," noting that theatrical needs shaped his creative process, as well as addressing deeper struggles, he shows his passion for bringing Irish tales and spiritual beliefs to life through his work, setting the stage for the fusion of the ordinary with the fantastic throughout the anthology.
Poems
By W. B. (William Butler) Yeats
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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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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