“How can the arts overcome the slow dying of men's hearts that we call progress ?”
Book:The Major Works
Quote by William Butler Yeats
Work
The Major Works
This compilation includes a variety of works that showcase the author's or authors' most influential and representative pieces across different genres and periods. 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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