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“If there's no hatred in a mind Assault and battery of the wind Can never tear the linnet from the leaf”

Quote by William Butler Yeats

Book:The Major Works

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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

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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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