Collected Poems
(Author) W B Yeats.0000000000As well as being one of the major literary figures of the twentieth century, William Butler Yeats (1865-1939) is the greatest lyric poet that Ireland has produced. He was the acknowledged leader of the Irish Literary Renaissance, and he was awarded the Nobel Prize for Literature in 1923. His early lyrical poetry includes 'When You are Old', 'The Cloths of Heaven' and 'The Lake Isle of Innisfree' but, unusually for a poet, Yeats's later work surpasses the poems of his youth. This volume contains all the poems from the 1933 edition of Collected Poems, the last anthology to be published in the poet's lifetime.With an Introduction by Dr Robert Mighall.
W B Yeats
W B Yeats (1865-1939) was an Irish poet, playwright, and one of the foremost figures of 20th-century literature. Known for his mystical and symbolic style, Yeats' poetry explored themes of Irish folklore, mythology, and the occult. His most notable works include "The Tower," "The Wild Swans at Coole," and "The Second Coming." Yeats was awarded the Nobel Prize in Literature in 1923, recognizing his profound impact on the literary world and his contributions to the Irish literary revival. His most famous work, "The Second Coming," remains a timeless and powerful reflection on the chaos and uncertainty of the modern world. Yeats' legacy continues to inspire generations of poets and writers, solidifying his place as one of the greatest poets of the 20th century.