Discoveries

Discoveries

William Butler Yeats

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Editorial:
Kessinger Publishing
Año de edición:
2009
Materia
Antologías (no poéticas)
ISBN:
9781120611499
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Discoveries: A Volume of Essays is a collection of essays written by the renowned Irish poet and playwright, William Butler Yeats. It was first published in 1907 and contains a series of essays that explore various topics such as literature, poetry, drama, and mysticism. The book is divided into three sections, each of which contains essays that delve into different aspects of these themes. In the first section, Yeats discusses the role of the poet in society and the importance of poetry in preserving cultural traditions. He also explores the relationship between poetry and politics and the ways in which poetry can be used to express political ideas.The second section focuses on drama and includes essays on the works of Shakespeare, as well as Yeats’ own plays. Yeats discusses the importance of symbolism in drama and the ways in which it can be used to convey deeper meanings.The final section of the book is dedicated to mysticism and spirituality. Yeats explores the idea of the ''occult'' and the role of mysticism in his own life and work. He also discusses the influence of Eastern philosophy and spirituality on Western culture.Overall, Discoveries: A Volume of Essays provides readers with a fascinating insight into the mind of one of the greatest poets of the 20th century. Yeats’ essays are thoughtful, insightful, and thought-provoking, and the book is a must-read for anyone interested in literature, poetry, drama, or spirituality.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.

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