“Art bids us touch and taste and hear and see the world, and shrinks from what Blake calls mathematic form, from every abstract form, from all that is of the brain only.”
Quote by William Butler Yeats
Work
The Collected Works of W.B. Yeats Volume IV: Early Essays
The Collected Works of W.B. Yeats Volume IV: Early Essays is a comprehensive collection of the renowned poet and playwright's early essays. It offers insights into Yeats's intellectual development and his engagement with the literary and cultural landscape of his time. more
Author
William Butler Yeats
William Butler Yeats was an Irish poet, dramatist, and essayist, considered one of the greatest poets of the 20th century. His poetry deeply reflected the nationalist sentiments of Ireland and also showcased rich imagination and profound philosophical thinking. Yeats' poetic style was versatile, evolving from early romanticism to late symbolism, and his works have had a profound impact on literature both in Ireland and around the world. more
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