His extraordinary work, in the words of this volume's editor Seamus Heaney, encourages us 'to be more resolutely and abundantly alive, whatever the conditions.'Other volumes in this series: Auden, Betjemen, Eliot, Hughes and Plath
This volume includes all of Yeats's published poetry, from the hauntingly beautiful early lyrics by which he is still best remembered, to the later work which some argue put beyond question his status as one of the foremost poets of his age.
A unique selection of Yeats's major poems, plays, criticism and other prose writings, showing the connectedness of his literary output. Formerly published in the acclaimed Oxford Authors series.
'But I, being poor, have only my dreams; / I have spread my dreams under your feet...'By turns joyful and despairing, some of the twentieth century's greatest verse on fleeting youth, fervent hopes and futile sacrifice.
A collectible edition of a classic volume, Irish Fairy and Folk Tales features charming fairy tales and short stories by esteemed Irish writer, W.B. Yeats in an elegantly designed presentation.
W. B. Yeats anses for at være en af de mest betydningsfulde engelske forfattere i det 20 århundrede. Han deltog i den irske frihedsbevægelse. DRØMMERIER OVER BARNEÅR OG UNGDOM er en erindringsroman der giver et rigtigt godt indblik i irske forhold.
William Butler Yeats, 13.6.1865-28.1.1939, var som irsk forfatter og lyriker splittet mellem det katolske og det protestantiske. Han var en typisk antimaterialist og viede sig politisk... Læs mere
William Butler Yeats, 13.6.1865-28.1.1939, var som irsk forfatter og lyriker splittet mellem det katolske og det protestantiske. Han var en typisk antimaterialist og viede sig politisk til... Læs mere
From the quiet beauty of 'The Lake Isle of Innisfree' to the apocalyptic resonance of 'The Second Coming', this collection shows the impact of a great poet whose startling relevance to our own times grows more and more evident.
This edition contains some of his best-known pieces, including the elegiac 'Easter 1916', the apocalyptic "The Second Coming" and the reflective and spiritual "Sailing to Byzantium".
Little treasures, the FLAME TREE COLLECTABLE CLASSICS are chosen to create a delightful and timeless home library. Each stunning, gift edition features deluxe cover treatments,... Læs mere
An illustrated collection of forty of Yeats' best-loved works, on topics including Love, Politics, Old Age, Myth and Legend includes people, places and events that were important to him.