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Early Poems and Stories

Early Poems and Stories

Hardcover

General Poetry

ISBN10: 1025413792
ISBN13: 9781025413792
Publisher: Tradd Street Press
Published: Feb 14 2026
Pages: 552
Weight: 2.08
Height: 1.19 Width: 6.14 Depth: 9.21
Language: English
Early Poems and Stories brings together the foundational works of Nobel laureate W.B. Yeats, offering a comprehensive look at the author's early poetic and prose achievements. This collection serves as a cornerstone of the Irish Literary Revival, blending traditional folklore with a unique mystical sensibility. Included within are some of Yeats's most celebrated early lyrics and narrative poems, such as The Wanderings of Oisin, which explore the rich tapestry of Irish mythology and the evocative landscapes of the poet's youth.

Beyond the verse, this volume features Yeats's evocative prose stories, which draw heavily from the oral traditions and supernatural legends of the Irish countryside. Through these works, Yeats sought to forge a distinct national identity and revive a sense of wonder in the modern world. The collection showcases his mastery of rhythm and symbol, capturing the atmospheric beauty of the Celtic Twilight and the spiritual depth that would characterize his later masterpieces. Early Poems and Stories remains an essential read for those seeking to understand the origins of Yeats's visionary style and the enduring power of Irish literary heritage.

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