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Mythologies

Mythologies

Yeats, W. B.

Hardcover

Literary CriticismMythology & FolkloreFiction Anthologies

ISBN10: 116137616X
ISBN13: 9781161376166
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: May 23 2010
Pages: 378
Weight: 2.56
Height: 0.88 Width: 8.50 Depth: 11.00
Language: English
Mythologies is a collection of essays and articles written by W.B. Yeats, one of the most influential poets of the 20th century. The book explores the power of myth and its role in shaping culture and society. Yeats draws on a wide range of sources, from ancient legends and folklore to contemporary literature and popular culture, to examine the ways in which myths and symbols shape our understanding of ourselves and the world around us. The essays in Mythologies cover a diverse range of topics, including the symbolism of the Tarot, the mythology of the Irish countryside, and the role of the poet in modern society. Yeats also reflects on his own experiences as a writer and artist, offering insights into the creative process and the relationship between art and mythology. Throughout the book, Yeats displays his characteristic wit and erudition, weaving together complex ideas and cultural references with ease. Mythologies is a fascinating exploration of the power of myth and its enduring relevance in our lives today.1893. This is a collection of Irish stories of the supernatural and uncanny, based on country beliefs, traditions and folk tales. Contents: The Celtic Twilight; The Secret Rose; Stories of Red Hanrahan; Rosa Alchemica; Tables of the Law; Adoration of the Magi; and Per Amica Silentia Lunae. This book is essential for all the readers of Yeats' poetry and plays. It reveals that Yeats could work unique enchantment in prose, as well as poetry.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

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