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May 5, 2017 · William Butler Yeats (1865-1939) is one of the greatest of all Irish poets. His first collection, Crossways , appeared in 1889 when he was still in his mid-twenties, and his early poetry bore the clear influence of Romanticism.
- Among School Children
About W. B. Yeats. William Butler Yeats (1865-1939) is one...
- Leda and The Swan
William Butler Yeats (1865-1939) is one of the greatest of...
- Long-Legged Fly
A summary of a classic Yeats poem by Dr Oliver Tearle...
- An Irish Airman Foresees His Death
William Butler Yeats (1865-1939) is one of the greatest of...
- Easter 1916
In turn, Yeats’s great poem about a momentous point in Irish...
- Sailing to Byzantium
The poem is one of Yeats’s finest, and is worth the effort...
- Yeats Poems – Interesting Literature
W. B. Yeats (1865-1939) was a prolific Irish poet, but what...
- W. B. Yeats – Interesting Literature
By Dr Oliver Tearle (Loughborough University) William Butler...
- Among School Children
Most of Yeats’s poetry, however, used symbols from ordinary life and from familiar traditions, and much of his poetry in the 1890s continued to reflect his interest in Irish subjects. During this decade he also became increasingly interested in poetic techniques.
William Butler Yeats was an Irish poet who wrote about the connections between people and their past, often focusing on Ireland's history and culture. His poem 'Responsibilities' shows how he thought about the duty he felt toward his ancestors and his country, using poetry to express feelings about identity and heritage.
Yeats's early poetry was characterized by its lyricism and romanticism, drawing inspiration from Irish legends and folklore. As he matured, his style evolved, incorporating symbolism, modernist techniques , and a more colloquial and conversational tone .
Deep Heart's Core Sound: A Discussion of William Butler Yeats's "Lake Isle of Innisfree." Hosted by Al Filreis and featuring Taije Silverman, John Timpane, and Max McKenna. Listen now
The years to come seemed waste of breath, A waste of breath the years behind. In balance with this life, this death. Copyright Credit: William Butler Yeats, "An Irish Airman foresees his Death" from The Wild Swans at Coole. New York: The Macmillan Company, 1919.
William Butler Yeats [a] (13 June 1865 – 28 January 1939) was an Irish poet, dramatist and writer, and one of the foremost figures of 20th-century literature. He was a driving force behind the Irish Literary Revival, and along with Lady Gregory founded the Abbey Theatre, serving as its chief during its early years.
