02443cam a22003613u 4500 62893 UtSlPG 20260610134441.0 m cr n 260607r2020||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d 24002177 UtSlPG en iso639-1 PR Yeats, John Butler, 1839-1922 Early memories; some chapters of autobiography Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2020 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2020-08-09 Produced by Laura Natal Rodrigues at Free Literature (Images generously made available by Hathi Trust.) "Early Memories; Some Chapters of Autobiography" by John Butler Yeats is an autobiographical work written in the early 20th century. The book explores the author's childhood, family life, and the formation of his artistic identity, influenced heavily by his relationships with family, particularly his father. It offers insights into Yeats' upbringing, the challenges he faced in his education, and reflections on his environment in Ireland. The opening of the autobiography begins with a poignant preface detailing the passing of Yeats' father, capturing the depth of familial bonds and how they sparked the author's introspective journey. Yeats recounts his childhood, illustrating the significant role his father played in nurturing his artistic inclinations, despite initially wanting him to pursue law. Through evocative memories, he depicts a blend of familial warmth, the struggles of an artistic temperament, and encounters with characters who shaped his understanding of life and creativity. The narrative also reveals his sense of loneliness during childhood, the influence of his mother, and the profound impact of early education on his artistic development. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified Authors, Irish -- 19th century -- Biography Yeats, John Butler, 1839-1922 Portrait painters -- Ireland -- Biography Yeats, W. B. (William Butler), 1865-1939 Yeats, Elizabeth Corbet, 1868-1940 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/62893 103717 103717