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100 1 _aYeats, John Butler,
_d1839-1922
245 1 0 _aEssays Irish and American
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2020
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
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_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
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_2rdacarrier
500 _aRelease date is 2020-08-16
505 0 _aAn appreciation [by AE, i.e. G.W. Russell] -- Recollections of Samuel Butler -- Back to the home -- Why the Englishman is happy -- Synge and the Irish -- The modern woman -- Watts and the method of art.
508 _aProduced by Susan Carr, Tim Lindell and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/American Libraries.)
520 _a"Essays Irish and American" by John Butler Yeats is a collection of essays written in the early 20th century. The work reflects on various cultural aspects, blending observations from both Irish and American perspectives, while addressing themes such as art, society, and individual character. Yeats's essays aim to explore the complexities of humanity, delving into the lives and philosophies of notable figures and the cultural landscapes they inhabit. The opening of the collection features an appreciation written by Æ (George William Russell) that provides insight into the author's character and artistic perspective. It highlights Yeats's appreciation for the humanity and natural qualities he sees in others, particularly through his artistic endeavors. Following this introduction, the first essay, "Recollections of Samuel Butler," recounts Yeats's experiences with the English writer and painter Samuel Butler, detailing Butler's struggles as a painter, his observations of English society, and Yeats's reflections on character and individual nature. This opening portion sets the stage for a thoughtful examination of the interplay between art and life, revealing Yeats's deep engagement with the cultural identities he explores. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aEssays
653 _aWatts, George Frederick, 1817-1904
653 _aButler, Samuel, 1835-1902
653 _aSynge, J. M. (John Millington), 1871-1909
653 _aYeats, John Butler, 1839-1922
700 1 _aRussell, George William,
_d1867-1935
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/62939
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