“Now must we sing and sing the best we can, But first you must be told your character: Convicted cowards all, by kindred slain.”
Book:The Major Works
Quote by William Butler Yeats
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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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“And learn that the best thing is To change my loves while dancing And pay but a kiss for a kiss.”
Source: The Collected Poems of W. B. Yeats
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“A drunkard is a dead man And all dead men are drunk.”
Source: The Collected Poems of W. B. Yeats
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“Only the wasteful virtues earn the sun.”
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