Imagining Ireland in the Poems and Plays of W. B. Yeats

Focusing on the interplay between poetry and national identity, this study explores how Yeats' work has shaped the perception of Ireland while also critiquing its modern state post-revolution. It provides a chronological analysis of his poetry, situating each volume within the broader context of Irish cultural and political history, illuminating the significant role Yeats played in both the invention and critique of the nation.