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Yeats, W. B. (William Butler)
1865
1939
Yeats, William Butler
The Wind Among the Reeds
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"The Wind Among the Reeds" by W. B. Yeats is a collection of poems written in the early 20th century. This work embodies Yeats's deep engagement with Irish folklore, mythology, and themes of love, beauty, and longing. It reflects on the human experience through the lens of nature and the supernatural, exploring the intersection of reality and the ethereal. Within this collection, Yeats presents a tapestry of characters and voices, often featuring figures drawn from myth, like Aengus and the Sidhe, and the struggles of various personas, such as Aedh and Hanrahan, against the backdrop of love and loss. The poems are rich with imagery, evoking a sense of place that intertwines with the emotional states of the speakers. They delve into themes of desire, regret, and the haunting beauty of the past, inviting readers to reflect on their own experiences with love and the ephemeral nature of life. Through lyrical language and symbolic depth, Yeats captures the universal quest for connection and understanding in a world filled with magical possibilities. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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Category: Mythology, Legends & Folklore
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