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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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- Sailing to Byzantium
W. B. Yeats wrote ‘Sailing to Byzantium’ in 1927, when he...
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A summary of a classic Yeats poem by Dr Oliver Tearle ‘Among...
- 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 classic poem by the Irish poet Yeats, expressing his longing for a simple and peaceful life in the countryside. He describes his plan to build a small cabin on an island and live among nature, away from the noise and distractions of the city.
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.
William Butler Yeats is widely considered to be one of the greatest poets of the 20th century. He belonged to the Protestant, Anglo-Irish minority that had controlled the economic, political, social, and cultural life of Ireland since at least the end of the 17th century....
