Project Gutenberg 2015-08-05 Public domain in the USA. 274 Yeats, W. B. (William Butler) 1865 1939 Yeats, William Butler The Collected Works in Verse and Prose of William Butler Yeats, Vol. 6 (of 8) Ideas of Good and Evil Produced by Emmy, mollypit and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive) "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.) Reading ease score: 47.1 (College-level). Difficult to read. en English literature -- Irish authors PR Text Category: Poetry Category: Essays, Letters & Speeches Category: British Literature 385069 2025-07-20T04:24:59.429081 text/html 365266 2024-10-24T17:49:37 text/html 336141 2025-07-20T04:25:04.590025 application/epub+zip 333502 2025-07-20T04:25:00.214102 application/epub+zip 240922 2025-07-20T04:24:59.820082 application/epub+zip 425697 2025-07-20T04:25:08.112051 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 385840 2025-07-20T04:25:04.166034 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 293927 2022-09-22T13:01:00.166005 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 345648 2025-07-20T04:24:59.042099 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 325658 2024-10-24T17:49:37 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 16816 2025-07-20T04:25:08.240020 application/rdf+xml 15165 2025-07-20T04:24:59.898060 image/jpeg 2137 2025-07-20T04:24:59.860038 image/jpeg 294825 2025-07-20T04:24:59.466075 application/octet-stream application/zip Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at https://book.klll.cc/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog en.wikipedia