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Title: Responsibilities, and other poems
Note: Wikipedia page about this book: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Responsibilities_and_Other_Poems
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Summary: "Responsibilities and Other Poems" by William Butler Yeats is a collection of poetry written in the early 20th century. This compilation showcases Yeats's profound engagement with themes of duty, identity, and the complexities of human relationships, reflecting the socio-political climate of his time. As a significant figure in Irish literature, Yeats explores the intersections of personal and national identity, capturing the zeitgeist of early modern Ireland. The opening of the collection includes a variety of poems that delve into the poet's reflections on responsibility, memory, and artistic ambition. Yeats begins with "Responsibilities," where he addresses historical figures and ancestors, grappling with his legacy and the sacrifices that accompany creativity. The poem serves as a meditation on personal accountability and the weight of expectation, setting a contemplative tone for the subsequent works. Further, he introduces vivid imagery and philosophical musings, exploring the tensions between personal desires and societal obligations, foreshadowing the rich thematic depth that characterizes the rest of the collection. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Reading Level: Reading ease score: 82.2 (6th grade). Easy to read.
Author: Yeats, W. B. (William Butler), 1865-1939
Illustrator: Moore, T. Sturge (Thomas Sturge), 1870-1944
EBook No.: 36865
Published: Jul 27, 2011
Downloads: 420
Language: English
Subject: English poetry -- Irish authors
LoCC: Language and Literatures: English literature
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
Title: Responsibilities, and other poems
Note: Wikipedia page about this book: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Responsibilities_and_Other_Poems
Credits:
Produced by Meredith Bach, David Garcia 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.)
Summary: "Responsibilities and Other Poems" by William Butler Yeats is a collection of poetry written in the early 20th century. This compilation showcases Yeats's profound engagement with themes of duty, identity, and the complexities of human relationships, reflecting the socio-political climate of his time. As a significant figure in Irish literature, Yeats explores the intersections of personal and national identity, capturing the zeitgeist of early modern Ireland. The opening of the collection includes a variety of poems that delve into the poet's reflections on responsibility, memory, and artistic ambition. Yeats begins with "Responsibilities," where he addresses historical figures and ancestors, grappling with his legacy and the sacrifices that accompany creativity. The poem serves as a meditation on personal accountability and the weight of expectation, setting a contemplative tone for the subsequent works. Further, he introduces vivid imagery and philosophical musings, exploring the tensions between personal desires and societal obligations, foreshadowing the rich thematic depth that characterizes the rest of the collection. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Reading Level: Reading ease score: 82.2 (6th grade). Easy to read.
Author: Yeats, W. B. (William Butler), 1865-1939
Illustrator: Moore, T. Sturge (Thomas Sturge), 1870-1944
EBook No.: 36865
Published: Jul 27, 2011
Downloads: 420
Language: English
Subject: English poetry -- Irish authors
LoCC: Language and Literatures: English literature
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.