Overview
This collection of masterful poetry demonstrates the extraordinary range and beautiful lyricism of Ireland's most accomplished poet, William Butler Yeats.
From the beautiful musicality of 'The Lake Isle of Innisfree' to the political fervor of 'Easter 1916', the 140 poems selected here cover the breadth of Yeats' output. The collection spans over five decades of Yeats's career, revealing the romantic ideals of his youth and the innovative realist of his later years. Readers will encounter poems on love and regret, Irish folktales, beauty, politics, family and satire, which continue to captivate and inspire to this day.
Includes:
• 'He Wishes for the Cloths of Heaven'
• 'The Second Coming'
• 'A Coat'
• 'The Song of Wandering Aengus'
• 'An Irish Airman Foresees His Death'
• 'The Stolen Child'
Featuring an index of first lines and an introduction to Yeats's life and work, this essential collection is a wonderful celebration of one of the greatest poets of the 20th century.
This book title, The Poetry of W. B. Yeats, ISBN: 9781398826243, by W. B. Yeats, published by Arcturus Publishing Limited (August 1, 2023) is available in paperback. Our minimum order quantity is 25 copies. All standard bulk book orders ship FREE in the continental USA and delivered in 4-10 business days.
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