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5 de mai. de 2017 · A selection of Yeats's finest poems, covering themes such as myth, history, death, and the Irish struggle for independence. Read extracts from 'Leda and the Swan', 'Death', 'The Second Coming', and more.
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- Leda and the Swan
A summary of a classic Yeats poem by Dr Oliver Tearle ‘Leda...
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Learn about the life and poetry of one of the greatest poets of the 20th century, who affirmed his Irish nationality and explored occultism, symbolism, and drama. Browse his poems by collection, theme, or form, and read his biography and critical essays.
Explore the best poems by W.B. Yeats, one of the greatest poets of the 20th century. Learn about his life, themes, styles, and influences through analysis and examples of his works.
A famous poem by Yeats that depicts the chaos and violence of the modern world and the coming of a mysterious beast. Read the full text, analysis, and context of this apocalyptic vision.
A romantic and nostalgic poem by Yeats, addressed to an old woman by the fire. He recalls her past beauty, love, and sorrows, and compares them to the stars and mountains.
A classic poem by the Irish poet W. B. Yeats, inspired by the ancient city of Byzantium and its artistic and spiritual heritage. The poem explores themes of death, life, art, and the supernatural in a mystical and symbolic language.
By William Butler Yeats. I. What shall I do with this absurdity — O heart, O troubled heart — this caricature, Decrepit age that has been tied to me. As to a dog's tail? Never had I more. Excited, passionate, fantastical. Imagination, nor an ear and eye. That more expected the impossible — No, not in boyhood when with rod and fly,
