In the Seven Woods E-Book

William Butler Yeats

• Herausgeber: Booksell-Verlag
• Kategorie: Poesie und Drama
• Sprache: Englisch

Veröffentlichungsjahr: 2020

Beschreibung

In "In the Seven Woods," William Butler Yeats presents a collection of poems that encapsulate his exploration of personal and national identity through intense lyricism and symbolic imagery. Characterized by its rich, emotive language and a deep connection to nature, the collection reflects Yeats's engagement with the Irish landscape, folklore, and mythology. The poems are often imbued with a sense of longing and transcendence, addressing themes of love, loss, and the search for spiritual and artistic fulfillment, set against the backdrop of a society in flux during the early 20th century. William Butler Yeats, a key figure in the Irish Literary Revival, was profoundly influenced by his experiences in the Irish nationalist movement and his personal relationships, particularly with Maud Gonne. These elements of his life are interwoven into the fabric of his poetry, allowing him to articulate a vision that is both intensely personal and universally applicable. His fascination with the mystical and the occult further informs the thematic depth of this work, capturing the tensions between the material and the spiritual realms. For readers seeking an insightful journey into the complexities of human emotion and the cultural identity of Ireland, "In the Seven Woods" is an essential addition to their literary exploration. Yeats'Äôs mastery of form and his innovative use of imagery resonate deeply, inviting readers to reflect on their own connections to nature and self, making this collection not only a masterpiece of poetic tradition but also a timeless reflection of the human condition.

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William Butler Yeats

In the Seven Woods

Published by Good Press, 2022

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EAN 4064066066819

Table of Contents

In the Seven Woods

The Old Age of Queen Maeve

Baile and Aillinn

The Arrow

The Folly of being Comforted

The Withering of the Boughs

Adam's Curse

The Song of Red Hanrahan

The Old Men admiring themselves in the Water

Under the Moon

The Players ask for a Blessing on the Psalteries and themselves

The Rider from the North

On Baile's Strand, a Play

IN THE SEVEN WOODS: BEING POEMS CHIEFLY OF THE IRISH HEROIC AGE BY WILLIAM BUTLER YEATS

THE DUN EMER PRESS DUNDRUM MCMIII

TABLE OF CONTENTS. In the Seven Woods,Page 1 The Old Age of Queen Maeve,1 Baile and Aillinn,7 The Arrow,16 The Folly of being Comforted,16 The Withering of the Boughs,17 Adam's Curse,18 The Song of Red Hanrahan,19 The Old Men admiring themselves in the Water,20 Under the Moon,21 The Players ask for a Blessing on the Psalteries and themselves,22 The Rider from the North,23 On Baile's Strand, a Play,26

In the Seven Woods

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IN THE SEVEN WOODS

I have heard the pigeons of the Seven Woods Make their faint thunder, and the garden bees Hum in the lime tree flowers; and put away The unavailing outcries and the old bitterness That empty the heart. I have forgot awhile Tara uprooted, and new commonness Upon the throne and crying about the streets And hanging its paper flowers from post to post, Because it is alone of all things happy. I am contented for I know that Quiet Wanders laughing and eating her wild heart Among pigeons and bees, while that Great Archer, Who but awaits His hour to shoot, still hangs A cloudy quiver over Parc-na-Lee.

August, 1902.

The Old Age of Queen Maeve

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THE OLD AGE OF QUEEN MAEVE