Project Gutenberg 2004-05-01 Public domain in the USA. 434 Yeats, W. B. (William Butler) 1865 1939 Yeats, William Butler The Secret Rose Text file produced by Charles Franks and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team HTML file produced by David Widger "The Secret Rose" by W. B. Yeats is a collection of tales and poetic narratives likely composed in the late 19th century. This work intertwines themes of spirituality and the natural order, reflecting Yeats's dedication to exploring the complexities of human emotions and the myriad experiences of its characters. The stories within, while varying in style and form, collectively grapple with the conflict between the spiritual and the mundane, often drawing on Irish folklore and mythology to enhance their depth. At the start of "The Secret Rose," Yeats provides a dedication to A.E., underscoring the intimate connection between the themes of the book and the shared understanding of the emotional struggles of its characters. The opening excerpts introduce a range of intriguing figures, including a gleeman named Cumhal, who faces scorn and cruelty from members of a religious order. His plight highlights the clash between artistic expression and societal oppression, effectively setting the tone for the mystical and often tragic narratives that follow. The opening sets in motion Yeats’s exploration of the forgotten and marginalized voices, giving readers a glimpse into the rich tapestry of life, myth, and the pursuit of meaning in a world fraught with challenges. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 69.0 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. en Fantasy fiction Ireland -- Social life and customs -- Fiction Mythology, Celtic -- Fiction PR Text Category: Short Stories Category: Mythology, Legends & Folklore Category: British Literature 158918 2025-07-03T05:27:14.130984 text/html 156074 2013-07-03T14:16:20 text/html 119311 2025-07-03T05:27:18.282935 application/epub+zip 120204 2025-07-03T05:27:15.722964 application/epub+zip 120203 2025-07-03T05:27:14.705993 application/epub+zip 210797 2025-07-03T05:27:20.256937 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 198057 2025-07-03T05:27:17.684984 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 176789 2022-09-03T08:53:51.530192 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 138521 2025-07-03T05:27:13.849007 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 138297 2013-07-03T14:16:44 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 19468 2025-07-03T05:27:20.380949 application/rdf+xml 10901 2025-07-03T05:27:15.186005 image/jpeg 3011 2025-07-03T05:27:14.944957 image/jpeg 54721 2013-07-03T14:17:00 application/octet-stream application/zip 52186 2013-07-03T14:17:00 application/octet-stream application/zip 116535 2025-07-03T05:27:14.143973 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