02382cam a22003013u 450000100060000000300070000600500170001300600020003000700050003200800410003704000110007804100170008905000070010610000470011324501080016026400510026830000470031933600260036633700260039233800360041850000310045450801860048552012640067153400450193565300400198085600430202099900170206349613UtSlPG20260610134136.0mcr n260607r2015||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d  aUtSlPG 7aen2iso639-1 4aPR1 aYeats, W. B.q(William Butler),d1865-193914aThe Collected Works in Verse and Prose of William Butler Yeats, Vol. 6 (of 8) :bIdeas of Good and Evil 1aSalt Lake City, UT :bProject Gutenberg,c2015  a1 online resource :bmultiple file formats  atextbtxt2rdacontent  acomputerbc2rdamedia  aonline resourcebcr2rdacarrier  aRelease date is 2015-08-05  aProduced by Emmy, mollypit and the Online Distributed
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Internet Archive)  a"The Collected Works in Verse and Prose of William Butler Yeats, Vol. 6" is a compilation of Yeats's writings, which includes essays and poetry, likely written in the early 20th century. This volume, focusing on themes of popular poetry, the philosophy of notable poets, and the intersection of art and magic, showcases Yeats's deep engagement with Irish culture and literary tradition. Readers can expect contemplations on the nature of poetry, how it reflects cultural identity, and the connection between imaginative expression and reincarnation of ancient myths and beliefs.  The opening portion of this volume introduces Yeats’s thoughts on 'popular poetry.' He reflects on his youthful discussions within his literary circle about Irish poets, expressing a desire for a unique style that resonates with the Irish people rather than adhering strictly to English forms. He muses on the potential beauty in simplicity and seeks ways to capture the deep emotional currents of the Irish experience. By critiquing popular poets' engagements with their cultural heritage, Yeats sets the stage for a broader exploration of how poetry connects to national identity and personal sentiment throughout the collection. (This is an automatically generated summary.)  nOriginal publication data not identified  aEnglish literature -- Irish authors40uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/49613  c90451d90451