At once a marvelous visual record, a valuable introduction to the poet's work, and a stimulating companion for those who already know and love it, Images of Ireland, with the superb photographs of Alain Le Garsmeur, makes Yeats' Ireland come to life. The photos accompany a succession of key extracts from the poet's verses, plays, essays, and memoirs--passages that evoke the landscape he loved. Includes a brief chronology of Yeats' life. 44 color photographs, 53 duotones.
Exploring diverse themes like poetry, politics, and the occult, W.B. Yeats showcases his prowess as both a poet and a scholar in this collection of essays. The work reflects his deep insights and mastery over language, offering readers a compelling look into his thoughts on the interplay between art and the complexities of the human experience.
Later Article: Uncollected Articles, Reviews, and Radio Broadcast
This volume features later articles and reviews by Nobel laureate W. B. Yeats, offering a comprehensive collection of his published works. As part of a fourteen-volume series, it includes authoritative texts and extensive explanatory notes, edited by renowned scholars Richard J. Finneran and George Mills Harper. This edition serves as a valuable resource for understanding Yeats's contributions to literature and his critical perspectives.
Yeats emerged as a pivotal figure in 20th-century literature, contributing significantly to the Irish Literary Revival alongside notable contemporaries. His involvement in the arts included co-founding the Abbey Theatre and serving as a Senator in the Irish Free State. Born in Sandymount and educated in Ireland and London, he developed a deep fascination with Irish legends and the occult from a young age, which influenced his poetic themes and dramatic works throughout his career.
"Certain Noble Plays of Japan" by William Butler Yeats offers readers a captivating glimpse into the rich tradition of Japanese theater, particularly focusing on Noh and Kyogen plays. Yeats, renowned for his poetic brilliance and keen appreciation for the arts, presents a selection of these timeless plays, accompanied by insightful commentary and analysis. In this seminal work, Yeats introduces readers to the beauty and complexity of Japanese theater, exploring its unique blend of poetry, music, dance, and drama. He delves into the history and cultural significance of Noh and Kyogen, tracing their origins and evolution over centuries. Through vivid translations and poetic renderings, Yeats brings to life the haunting beauty and profound symbolism of these ancient plays. He explores themes of love, loss, honor, and the supernatural, as well as the timeless quest for spiritual enlightenment and self-discovery.
William Butler Yeats, a Dublin-born poet and Nobel Prize laureate, is renowned for his deep engagement with Irish folklore and the occult. This comprehensive compilation features his significant collections, including "Crossways," "The Rose," and "The Wild Swans at Coole," showcasing his mastery in poetry, narrative, and drama. Yeats's works reflect Ireland's rich historical and legendary heritage, solidifying his status as one of the greatest poets of his era. The edition is printed on premium acid-free paper, enhancing its lasting quality.
This volume includes all of Yeats's published poetry, from the hauntingly beautiful early lyrics by which he is still best remembered, to the later work which some argue put beyond question his status as one of the foremost poets of his age.
'But I, being poor, have only my dreams; / I have spread my dreams under your feet...' By turns joyful and despairing, some of the twentieth century's greatest verse on fleeting youth, fervent hopes and futile sacrifice.
A leader of the twentieth-century Irish nationalist movement, who eventually became one of the Free States's senators, William Butler Yeats (1865-1939) is also the greatest poet that nation has yet produced.
A revised and expanded edition of the classic volume of Yeats' work, including the play The Death of Cuchulain.
