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William Butler Yeats (1865-1939) was an instrumental figure in the "Irish Literary Revival" of the 20th Century that redefined Irish writing. He was awarded the Nobel Prize in Literature in 1923, and received honorary degrees from Queen''s University (Belfast), Trinity College (Dublin), and the Universities of Oxford and Cambridge. It can be difficult to characterize Yeats. He was a complicated man whose work reflected the internal struggle he felt between art and life. In 1899 Yeats helped found the Irish National Theatre Society, which later became the famous Abbey Theatre of Dublin. Written in collaboration with Lady Gregory, "Cathleen Ni Houlihan" appeared on the bill of plays produced in 1902 by the theatre, and although a short work, it was frequently revived until World War II. The story is based on the battle at Killala, one of many conflicts in Ireland''s long fight for independence. Yeats depicts the love of family, poverty, anguish and hardship of the Irish peasantry through the symbolic portrayal of Ireland as a female spirit.

"The Green Helmet and Other Poems" is a collection of poetry by the Irish poet William Butler Yeats. Published in 1910, this collection reflects Yeats''s exploration of themes such as love, nature, mysticism, and the mythology of Ireland. The title poem, "The Green Helmet," is known for its use of symbolism and explores the themes of love and desire. In addition to the titular poem, the collection includes a variety of other works that showcase Yeats''s distinctive poetic style and his engagement with Irish folklore and traditions. Yeats, a key figure in the Irish Literary Revival and a Nobel laureate in Literature, is celebrated for his contributions to modernist poetry. His work often incorporates elements of Irish mythology and the occult, and he was a co-founder of the Abbey Theatre in Dublin. "The Green Helmet and Other Poems" provides readers with a glimpse into Yeats''s evolving poetic vision during this period. Immerse yourself in the lyrical and symbolic world of W. B. Yeats as he weaves together themes of love, mythology, and the complexities of the human experience.

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This volume contains W.B. Yeats'' various stories relating to Red Hanrahan, which were rewritten in the beautiful country speech of Kiltartan, and nearer to the tradition of the people among whom he, or some likeness of him, drifted and is remembered; Yeats'' stories of The Secret Rose, which were written with the subject relating to the war of spiritual with natural order; and Rosa Alchemica, a little work on alchemists.

The Land of Heart''s Desire W. B. (William Butler) Yeats THE LAND OF HEART''S DESIRE SCENE.-A room with a hearth on the floor in the middle of a deep alcove to the Right. There are benches in the alcove and a table; and a crucifix on the wall. The alcove is full of a glow of light from the fire. There is an open door facing the audience to the Left, and to the left of this a bench. Through the door one can see the forest. It is night, but the moon or a late sunset glimmers through the trees and carries the eye far off into a vague, mysterious World. MAURTEEN BRUIN, SHAWN BRUIN, and BRIDGET BRUIN sit in the alcove at the table or about the fire. They are dressed in the costume of some remote time, and near them sits an old priest, FATHER HART. He may be dressed as a friar. There is food and drink upon the table. MARY BRUIN stands by the door reading a book. If she looks up she can see through the door into the wood. BRIDGET. Because I bid her clean the pots for supperShe took that old book down out of the thatch;She has been doubled over it ever since.We should be deafened by her groans and moansHad she to work as some do, Father Hart;Get up at dawn like me and mend and scour;Or ride abroad in the boisterous night like you, The pyx and blessed bread under your arm. SHAWN. Mother, you are too cross. BRIDGET. You''ve married her, And fear to vex her and so take her part. MAURTEEN (to FATHER HART)It is but right that youth should side with youthShe quarrels with my wife a bit at times, And is too deep just now in the old bookBut do not blame her greatly; she will growAs quiet as a puff-ball in a treeWhen but the moons of marriage dawn and dieFor half a score of times. We are delighted to publish this classic book as part of our extensive Classic Library collection. Many of the books in our collection have been out of print for decades, and therefore have not been accessible to the general public. The aim of our publishing program is to facilitate rapid access to this vast reservoir of literature, and our view is that this is a significant literary work, which deserves to be brought back into print after many decades. The contents of the vast majority of titles in the Classic Library have been scanned from the original works. To ensure a high quality product, each title has been meticulously hand curated by our staff. Our philosophy has been guided by a desire to provide the reader with a book that is as close as possible to ownership of the original work. We hope that you will enjoy this wonderful classic work, and that for you it becomes an enriching experience

The first edition of W. B. Yeats''s The Tower appeared in bookstores in London on Valentine''s Day, 1928. His English publisher printed just 2,000 copies of this slender volume of twenty-one poems, priced at six shillings. The book was immediately embraced by book buyers and critics alike, and it quickly became a bestseller. Subsequent versions of the volume made various changes throughout, but this Scribner facsimile edition reproduces exactly that seminal first edition as it reached its earliest audience in 1928, adding an introduction and notes by esteemed Yeats scholar Richard J. Finneran. Written between 1912 and 1927, these poems ("Sailing to Byzantium," "Leda and the Swan," and "Among School Children" among them) are today considered some of the best and most famous in the entire Yeats canon. As Virginia Woolf declared in her unsigned review of this collection, "Mr. Yeats has never written more exactly and more passionately."

William Butler Yeats (13 June 1865 - 28 January 1939) was an Irish poet, dramatist, prose writer and one of the foremost figures of 20th-century literature. A pillar of the Irish literary establishment, he helped to found the Abbey Theatre, and in his later years served two terms as a Senator of the Irish Free State. He was a driving force behind the Irish Literary Revival along with Lady Gregory, Edward Martyn and others. Yeats was born in Sandymount, Ireland, and educated there and in London. He spent childhood holidays in County Sligo and studied poetry from an early age, when he became fascinated by Irish legends and the occult.

William Butler Yeats (13 June 1865 - 28 January 1939) was an Irish poet, dramatist, prose writer and one of the foremost figures of 20th-century literature. A pillar of the Irish literary establishment, he helped to found the Abbey Theatre, and in his later years served two terms as a Senator of the Irish Free State. He was a driving force behind the Irish Literary Revival along with Lady Gregory, Edward Martyn and others. Yeats was born in Sandymount, Ireland, and educated there and in London. He spent childhood holidays in County Sligo and studied poetry from an early age, when he became fascinated by Irish legends and the occult.

Stories and poems about fairies, ghosts, witches, giants, the devil and more.

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Discover the enchanting world of Celtic mythology and folklore with "Irish Fairy Tales" by William Butler Yeats. This exquisite collection brings to life the rich tapestry of Ireland''s mystical past, weaving together tales of magical creatures, heroic deeds, and timeless romance. Yeats, one of Ireland''s greatest poets, combines his profound literary talent with his deep love for Irish heritage to create stories that resonate with wonder and beauty. In "Irish Fairy Tales," Yeats gathers and retells classic tales that have been passed down through generations. Meet legendary figures like the heroic Fionn mac Cumhaill, the brave warrior who leads the Fianna, and the mystical Sidhe, the fairy folk who dwell in a hidden world parallel to our own. Each story is infused with the magic of the Irish landscape, from misty mountains to enchanted forests, creating a vivid and immersive reading experience. Yeats'' lyrical prose and poetic sensibility elevate these traditional stories, bringing a unique voice and depth to each tale. His passion for Irish culture and folklore shines through, making the collection not just a compilation of stories but a celebration of Ireland''s spiritual and cultural identity. Ideal for readers of all ages, "Irish Fairy Tales" is perfect for those who appreciate classic literature, mythology, and the magic of storytelling. Whether you are new to Irish folklore or revisiting beloved tales, this collection offers a timeless journey into a world where the ordinary and the extraordinary meet, and where every story is a gateway to wonder. Delve into "Irish Fairy Tales" and let William Butler Yeats guide you through a landscape filled with heroes, fairies, and the timeless magic of Ireland. This collection is more than just a book-it''s an invitation to experience the heart and soul of Irish storytelling, where every tale is a treasure waiting to be discovered.

From reviews of The Cornell Yeats series: "For students of Yeats the whole series is bound to become an essential reference source and a stimulus to important critical re-readings of Yeats''s major works. In a wider context, the series will also provide an extraordinary and perhaps unique insight into the creative process of a great artists."-Irish Literary Supplement "I consider the Cornell Yeats one of the most important scholarly projects of our time."-A. Walton Litz, Princeton University, coeditor of The Collected Poems of William Carols Williams and Personae: The Shorter Poems of Ezra Pound "The most ambitious of the many important projects in current studies of Yeats and perhaps of modern poetry generally. . . . The list of both general and series editors, as well as prospective preparers of individual volumes, reads like a Who''s Who of Yeats textual studies in North America. Further, the project carries the blessing of Yeats''s heirs and bespeaks an ongoing commitment from a major university press. . . . The series will inevitably engender critical studies based on a more solid footing than those of any other modern poet. . . . Its volumes will be consulted long after gyres of currently fashionable theory have run on."-Yeats Annual (1983) This is the second of two volumes containing transcriptions and in many cases facsimiles of all surviving manuscripts of the poetry that Yeats had published by 1895, together with the later revisions of that poetry.

A new annotated edition of Yeats’s indispensable, lifelong work of philosophy—a meditation on the connections between the imagination, history, and the metaphysical—this volume reveals the poet’s greatest thoughts on the occult. First published in 1925, and then substantially revised by the author in 1937, A Vision is a unique work of literary modernism, and revelatory guide to Yeats’s own poetry and thinking. Indispensable to an understanding of the poet’s late work, and entrancing on its own merit, the book presents the “system” of philosophy, psychology, history, and the life of the soul that Yeats and his wife, George, received and created by means of mediumistic experiments from 1917 through the early 1920s. Yeats obsessively revised the original book that he wrote in 1925, and the 1937 version is the definitive version of what Yeats wanted to say. Now, presented in a scholarly edition for the first time by Yeats scholars Margaret Mills Harper and Catherine E. Paul, the 1937 version of A Vision is an important, essential literary resource and a must-have for all serious readers of Yeats.

William Butler Yeats (13 June 1865 - 28 January 1939) was an Irish poet, dramatist, prose writer and one of the foremost figures of 20th-century literature. A pillar of the Irish literary establishment, he helped to found the Abbey Theatre, and in his later years served two terms as a Senator of the Irish Free State. He was a driving force behind the Irish Literary Revival along with Lady Gregory, Edward Martyn and others. Yeats was born in Sandymount, Ireland, and educated there and in London. He spent childhood holidays in County Sligo and studied poetry from an early age, when he became fascinated by Irish legends and the occult.

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Christmas Poems & Carols - Premium Collection of the Greatest Christmas Poems in One Volume (Illustrated) presents a richly woven tapestry of literary celebration, capturing the spirit of Christmas through an anthology that spans centuries and styles. This anthology gathers enchanting verses of yuletide cheer and contemplation, from lyrical poems, atmospheric vivid imagery to resonant carols that echo through the ages. The collection features myriad tones''Äîfrom the joyful exuberance of festive celebrations to the meditative musings on the season''s deeper meanings, offering readers a diverse exploration of Christmas''s cultural and emotional landscape. The targeted inclusion of both well-loved classics and lesser-known gems speaks to the collection''s scope and comprehensiveness. The anthology unites the voices of illustrious poets such as Robert Louis Stevenson, Emily Dickinson, and Samuel Taylor Coleridge, alongside poetic giants like John Milton and Alfred Lord Tennyson, each contributing uniquely to the festive theme. Drawn from varied cultural backgrounds and historical periods, these authors''Äô works intertwine to illuminate Christmas''Äôs multidimensional aspects through literary elegance. Their collective exploration defines a harmonious interrelation with themes of goodwill, nostalgia, and spirituality seen across different eras, bridging their disparate contexts into a shared celebration of human connection. This anthology invites readers to immerse themselves in the transcendent beauty and thematic richness that only such a curated collection can provide. It offers a unique opportunity to witness diverse poetic expressions within a single volume, facilitating both a scholarly and pleasurable exploration of Christmas literature. Whether for academic exploration or holiday reflection, this comprehensive volume provides its audience with a deep understanding and appreciation of Christmas''Äôs timeless resonance in literature.