Project Gutenberg 2020-08-16 Public domain in the USA. 154 Yeats, John Butler 1839 1922 Russell, George William 1867 1935 AE E., A. Russell, G. W. (George William) A.E. 19026446 Essays Irish and American An 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. Produced 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.) "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.) Reading ease score: 65.2 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. en Essays Watts, George Frederick, 1817-1904 Butler, Samuel, 1835-1902 Synge, J. M. (John Millington), 1871-1909 Yeats, John Butler, 1839-1922 PR Text Category: Essays, Letters & Speeches 167411 2025-07-25T05:44:58.960564 text/html 144980 2024-10-18T05:14:08 text/html 528434 2025-07-25T05:45:03.351058 application/epub+zip 526831 2025-07-25T05:45:00.370096 application/epub+zip 139187 2025-07-25T05:44:59.466594 application/epub+zip 517247 2025-07-25T05:45:05.864007 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 493990 2025-07-25T05:45:02.839041 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 170900 2022-09-28T11:21:40.193498 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 144331 2025-07-25T05:44:58.580555 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 124328 2024-10-18T05:14:08 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 18268 2025-07-25T05:45:06.015006 application/rdf+xml 17334 2025-07-25T05:44:59.560539 image/jpeg 3188 2025-07-25T05:44:59.513546 image/jpeg 550218 2025-07-25T05:44:59.013580 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 en.wikipedia