W. B. Yeats - Forrest Reid - Bog

W. B. Yeats: A Critical Study is a book written by Forrest Reid in 1915, which provides a detailed analysis of the works of William Butler Yeats, an Irish poet, playwright, and politician. The book is divided into several sections, each of which focuses on a different aspect of Yeats' literary career. The first section of the book provides a biographical overview of Yeats' life, including his upbringing, education, and early literary influences. The second section focuses on Yeats' poetry, analyzing his use of symbolism, mythology, and folklore in his work. The third section examines Yeats' plays, including his use of Irish history and mythology in his dramas. In addition to analyzing Yeats' literary works, Reid also provides a critical assessment of Yeats' role in Irish cultural and political movements. He discusses Yeats' involvement in the Irish Literary Revival, his support for Irish nationalism, and his involvement in the Irish Senate. Overall, W. B. Yeats: A Critical Study provides a comprehensive overview of Yeats' life and work, and is considered a valuable resource for scholars and students of Irish literature and culture.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.