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Poems
Paperback
ISBN13: 9781025913964
Publisher: Tradd Street Press
Published: Feb 14 2026
Pages: 342
Weight: 1.06
Height: 0.71 Width: 6.14 Depth: 9.21
Language: English
Poems presents a significant collection of verse by William Butler Yeats, one of the foremost figures of 20th-century literature and a pillar of the Irish Literary Revival. This compilation showcases the evolution of Yeats's poetic voice, ranging from the lush, dreamlike imagery of his early Celtic Twilight period to the more stark, modernist, and politically engaged works of his later years.
Throughout these pages, readers will encounter the recurring themes that defined Yeats's career: the deep well of Irish mythology, the complexities of unrequited love, the occult, and the search for national identity. His mastery of rhythm and symbolism is on full display, offering evocative landscapes and profound meditations on life, aging, and the human soul. From the rhythmic beauty of his lyric poems to his insightful observations on contemporary society, Poems captures the essence of a writer who bridged the gap between Victorian Romanticism and the dawn of Modernism.
As a Nobel Prize-winning author, Yeats's influence on the English language and world poetry remains unparalleled. This collection serves as an essential introduction to his body of work, inviting both new readers and longtime admirers to explore the visionary landscape of Ireland's national poet.
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