“Style, personality - deliberately adopted and therefore a mask - is the only escape from the hot-faced bargainers and money-changers.”
Quote by William Butler Yeats
Work
The Collected Works of W.B. Yeats Vol. III: Autobiogra
The Collected Works of W.B. Yeats Vol. III: Autobiography is a comprehensive collection of the Irish poet and playwright's life stories and musings, offering readers insight into his personal journey and creative process. 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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