“It seems that I must bid the Muse to pack, / Choose Plato and Plotinus for a friend / Until imagination, ear and eye, / Can be content with argument and deal / In abstract things; or be derided by / A sort of battered kettle at the heel.”
Quote by William Butler Yeats
Work
Poems of William Butler Yeats
This volume includes a selection of poems written by William Butler Yeats, a prominent figure in Irish literature and a recipient of the Nobel Prize in Literature. The poems within reflect Yeats' deep engagement with Irish history, mythology, and the human condition, offering readers a glimpse into his introspective and often mystical world. 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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