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W. B. Yeats

Series: Poet to Poet
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W. B. Yeats by W. B. Yeats is a captivating exploration of the poet's extensive body of work and his influential role in the cultural revival of Ireland. This collection delves into Yeats' poetry, plays, and personal writings, revealing his unique perspectives on politics, mysticism, and Irish nationalism. The book provides a comprehensive view of Yeats' literary journey and enduring impact on his cultural and literary milieu.
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This collection might captivate you if you're drawn to the lyrical beauty and deep symbolism of classic poetry. Yeats' exploration of personal and national identity, steeped in Irish mythology and spiritual themes, offers an enriching experience for those who appreciate the intersection of literature and cultural exploration.

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W. B. Yeats

In the "Poet to Poet" series, a contemporary poet advocates a poet of the past or present whom they have particularly admired. By their selection of verses and their critical reactions, the selectors offer intriguing insights into their own work. Here, Seamus Heaney selects W.B. Yeats.

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In the Poet to Poet series, a contemporary poet advocates a poet of the past or present whom they have particularly admired. By their selection of verses and their critical reactions, the selectors offer intriguing insights into their own work.

Here, Seamus Heaney selects W. B. Yeats.

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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780571222964

Publisher: Faber & Faber

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 04 March 2004

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Faber & Faber

Edition: Main

Contributors:

  • Edited by Seamus Heaney
  • Edited by Seamus Heaney

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 8.0mm

Width: 118.0mm

Height: 197.0mm

Weight: 125g

Pages: 160

About the Author

W. B. Yeats (1865-1939) was born in Dublin, and was educated in Ireland and England. He was instrumental in the development of a national Irish theatre - and in particular, the founding of the Abbey Theatre. He was awarded the Nobel Prize for Literature in 1923.

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