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The twentieth-century bard of Ireland, William Butler Yeats, was highly regarded for his contributions to both Irish and English literary institutions. The exponent of Abbey Theatre belongs to the Anglo-Irish minority of Protestants. He was born in Sandymount, Dublin as a son of a lawyer and a famous portrait painter. Some of his famous works… Continue reading He Wishes for the Clothes of Heaven Summary and Analysis: 2022
About W B Yeats: William Butler Yeats (W B Yeats) was born in the year 1865 at Sandymount in County Dublin, Ireland. His interest in poetry came on at an early age due to his fascination in the Irish legends and occults. His earliest publishing of verse was in the year 1889, though he wrote… Continue reading The Lake Isle of Innisfree Analysis W B Yeats: 2022
POET INTRODUCTION:William Butler Yeats was an important 20th century Irish poet. He was a powerful influence behind the Irish Literary Revival and also founded the Abbey Theatre along with Lady Gregory, and Edward Martyn. He served as its chief for some time and also promoted J.M. Synge, Sean O’ Casey and others. In 1923, he… Continue reading When You are Old Analysis and Summary by W.B.Yeats
“Lapis Lazuli” by William Butler Yeats was written on 25th July, 1936. It was published in the volume with the name “Last Poems.” Lapis Lazuli is a beautiful blue opaque gemstone. The poem has its origin to the receipt of a gift of a large piece of Lapis Lazuli “carved by some Chinese sculptor into… Continue reading Summary of Lapis Lazuli by W.B Yeats
Among Yeats’ personal poems, “The Tower” is the most impressive and a significant poem. The poem expresses the honest statement of Yeats’ frustration at the coming of old age. Therefore, old age is one of the themes of the poem; another is the failure in love and the rejection of the abstract ideas which were… Continue reading Summary of The Tower by W.B Yeats
“The Municipal Gallery Revisited” by William Butler Yeats was written is the year 1937 and was published in the volume called “Last Poems.” The poem is about the poet’s visit to the public gallery where he recalls the great events and the great figures of the last thirty years in which he was also a… Continue reading Summary of The Municipal Gallery Revisited by W.B Yeats
“Sailing to Byzantium” by William Butler Yeats was first published in 1928 in the collection called “The Tower.” Byzantium is the old name of Constantinople or Istanbul which was once the capital of the Roman Empire. According to Yeats, the Christian Byzantium which influences the scene after the fall of Rome was an ideal place… Continue reading Summary and Analysis of Sailing To Byzantium by W.B Yeats
“Prayer for My Daughter” is a beautiful personal poem by William Butler Yeats, reflecting his gloomy mood and a fear of a disturbing future. The poem was composed in 1919 and appeared in 1921. It was written during World War I; thus, it reflects the post-war agitation that was prevalent during that time. Though the… Continue reading Prayer For My Daughter: Summary
“To A Shade” is one of Yeats’ most remarkable political poems and was published in the volume called “Responsibilities.” It expresses Yeats’ disgust against the Irish people who ill-treated Parnell, an Irish nationalist political leader and the founder of the Irish Parliamentary Party. His betrayal was the talk of the whole Ireland around that time.… Continue reading Summary of To A Shade by W.B Yeats
“Upon a House Shaken by the Land Agitation” by William Butler Yeats was published in 1910 and appeared in Yeats’ volume of poems called “The Green Helmet and Other Poems.” It is a very short poem consisting only of twelve lines. SUMMARY: The house has been breeding the hawk-like eyes which loves the sun. The… Continue reading Summary of Upon A House Shaken By The Land Agitation by W.B Yeats
