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The Poetry of W. B. Yeats

Gilded Pocket Edition
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The Poetry of W. B. Yeats is a beautifully presented hardback featuring over 100 of Yeats' most beloved poems. This elegant edition captures the vast emotional and thematic breadth of Ireland's most celebrated poet, from youthful romanticism to mature realism. Included are classics such as 'He Wishes for the Cloths of Heaven', 'The Second Coming', and 'An Irish Airman Foresees His Death', exploring themes of love, politics, folklore, beauty, and family.
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Format: Hardback
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This exquisite pocket-sized volume is ideal for poetry enthusiasts and admirers of Irish literature. Its deluxe gold embossed cover and gilded page edges make it a perfect gift edition for readers who appreciate elegant design alongside timeless verse.

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This gold-embossed pocket edition features over 100 Yeats poems with gilded edges and elegant endpapers, capturing his lyrical brilliance across myth, politics, love and Irish folklore.

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This elegant hardback edition presents over 100 of Yeats' best-loved poems, featuring gilded page edges, a gold embossed cover design, and beautiful endpapers.

This collection of masterful poetry demonstrates the extraordinary range and beautiful lyricism of Ireland's most accomplished poet, William Butler Yeats. The poems selected here cover love and regret, Irish folktales, beauty, politics, family, and satire. From the romantic ideals of his youth to the innovative realism of his later years, this collection spans the breadth of Yeats' output.

Includes:

  • 'He Wishes for the Cloths of Heaven'
  • 'The Second Coming'
  • 'A Coat'
  • 'The Song of Wandering Aengus'
  • 'An Irish Airman Foresees His Death'
  • 'The Stolen Child'

This elegant pocket-sized gift edition is presented with a gold embossed cover design, beautifully designed endpapers, ivory pages, and gilded page edges. Part of the Arcturus Ornate Classics series, this book makes a wonderful gift for any poetry lover.

ABOUT THE SERIES: Arcturus Ornate Classics are beautifully bound editions of iconic literary works across history. These compact, foil-embossed hardbacks are printed using deluxe ivory paper and make the perfect gift.

Series: Arcturus Ornate Classics

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781398829916

Publisher: Arcturus Publishing Ltd

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 01 October 2023

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Arcturus

Illustration: Imitation cloth with foil blocking

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 17.0mm

Width: 105.0mm

Height: 165.0mm

Weight: 216g

Pages: 224

About the Author

The Irish poet William Butler Yeats (1865-1939) was a leading figure of early 20th century literature. In 1923, he was awarded the Nobel Prize for literature and he drew his inspiration from the Irish nationalist movement.

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