02837cam a22003253u 450000100060000000300070000600500170001300600020003000700050003200800410003704000110007804100170008905000070010610000470011324500280016026400510018830000470023933600260028633700260031233800360033850000310037450503190040550802040072452014270092853400450235565300110240065300400241185600430245199900170249433094UtSlPG20260610133744.0mcr n260607r2010||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d  aUtSlPG 7aen2iso639-1 4aPR1 aYeats, W. B.q(William Butler),d1865-193914aThe Cutting of an Agate 1aSalt Lake City, UT :bProject Gutenberg,c2010  a1 online resource :bmultiple file formats  atextbtxt2rdacontent  acomputerbc2rdamedia  aonline resourcebcr2rdacarrier  aRelease date is 2010-07-060 aThoughts on Lady Gregory's translations -- Preface to the first edition of The well of the saints -- Discoveries -- Poetry and tradition -- Preface to the first edition of John M. Synge's poems and translations -- J.M. Synge and the Ireland of his time -- The tragic theatre -- John Shawe-Taylor -- Edmund Spenser.  aProduced by Brian Foley and the Online Distributed
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Internet Archive/American Libraries.)  a"The Cutting of an Agate" by William Butler Yeats is a collection of essays written in the early 20th century. The work primarily addresses themes related to Irish literature, theatre, and the cultural identity of Ireland, reflecting on the influence of myth and folklore in shaping artistic expression. Through discussions of prominent figures such as Cuchulain and the Fianna, Yeats delves into the unique narrative style of Irish storytelling, illuminating its lyrical qualities and emotional depth.  The opening of this collection presents Yeats reflecting on the impact of Irish storytelling traditions and their relationship to the larger cultural landscape. He contrasts the robust and imaginative nature of Irish myths with the logical and historical narratives favored by other traditions, emphasizing the emotional resonance and communal spirit found in stories of legendary heroes like Cuchulain. Yeats draws upon his experiences and observations of the Irish theatre community, articulating a vision for a new artistic expression rooted in the richness of Irish folklore, while also critiquing contemporary literature and its disconnection from profound emotional truths. This opening sets the stage for a broader examination of how artistic forms can encapsulate cultural and historical identities, revealing insights that resonate with both the past and present. (This is an automatically generated summary.)  nOriginal publication data not identified  aEssays  aLiterature -- History and criticism40uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/33094  c73940d73940