02386cam a22003253u 4500 33348 UtSlPG 20260610133748.0 m cr n 260607r2010||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG en iso639-1 PR Yeats, W. B. (William Butler), 1865-1939 Reveries over Childhood and Youth Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2010 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2010-08-04 Produced by Brian Foley and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/American Libraries.) "Reveries over Childhood and Youth" by W. B. Yeats is a reflective memoir written in the early 20th century. The work delves into Yeats's childhood and youth, exploring his formative experiences, memories, and the emotional world that shaped him. This autobiographical account offers insights into significant relationships, particularly with his grandparents, and how these dynamics influenced his understanding of life and art. The opening of the memoir sets the tone for Yeats's exploration of his early memories, which are presented as fragmented and emotional recollections rather than a linear narrative. He reflects on moments of joy and sorrow, detailing vivid memories such as observing childhood scenes through windows, playing with relatives, and the profound impact of his grandfather's stoic presence. Yeats describes both the beauty and the pain of childhood, capturing his feelings of awe towards nature and his complex emotions surrounding love, loss, and innocence. As he weaves these memories together, he hints at the profound influence this period had on his later artistic expressions and philosophical musings. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified Ireland -- Social life and customs Yeats, W. B. (William Butler), 1865-1939 -- Childhood and youth Poets, Irish -- 19th century -- Biography https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/33348 74194 74194