William Butler Yeats

The Irish Writers: Literature And Nationalism, 1880-1940 is a book written by Herbert Howarth that examines the relationship between Irish literature and nationalism during the period of 1880 to 1940. The book provides a comprehensive analysis of the literary works produced by Irish writers during this time and how they were influenced by the political and social climate of the era. Howarth explores the themes of identity, language, and culture that were prevalent in Irish literature and how they contributed to the development of Irish nationalism. He also examines the role of prominent Irish writers such as W.B. Yeats, James Joyce, and Sean O'Casey in shaping the literary landscape of Ireland and their impact on the nationalist movement. The book provides a detailed account of the historical events that shaped Irish literature during this period and how it reflected the aspirations of the Irish people for independence and self-determination. Overall, The Irish Writers: Literature And Nationalism, 1880-1940 is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of Irish literature and its relationship with Irish nationalism.Additional Authors Include George Moore And Lady Gregory.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

Yeats: The Man And The Masks is a biography written by Richard Ellmann about the life of William Butler Yeats, one of the most influential poets of the 20th century. The book covers Yeats' life from his childhood in Ireland to his death in France in 1939. Ellmann explores Yeats' complex personality, including his love affairs, political beliefs, and his interest in the occult. The book also delves into Yeats' literary career, including his involvement in the Irish Literary Revival and his contributions to the development of modernist poetry. Throughout the book, Ellmann provides a detailed analysis of Yeats' poetry, placing it within the context of his life and times. Yeats: The Man And The Masks is a comprehensive and insightful look at one of the most important figures in modern literature.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

"Keltskie sumerki" - sobranie uvlekatelnykh legend i mifov ob Irlandii, tainstvennom krae izumrudnykh polej, gde fejri pokhischajut ljudej i prevraschajut v sebe podobnykh, kelpi zamanivajut morjakov na rify, a v predrassvetnye chasy druidy sovershajut svoi ritualy. V nastojaschee izdanie voshli i drugie prozaicheskie proizvedenija pisatelja: "Sokrovennaja Roza" i "Istorii o Ryzhem Khanrakhane".

Uiljam Batler Jejts (1865-1939) - odin iz velichajshikh poetov Irlandii, chjo tvorchestvo okazalo silnejshee vlijanie na mirovoj literaturnyj protsess XX veka. Po sej den Jejts porazhaet chitatelja svoej proniknovennoj lirikoj, spletjonnoj voedino s irlandskoj kulturnoj traditsiej i keltskoj mifologiej. V nastojaschee izdanie vkljucheny ne tolko glavnye stikhi poeta, no i ego menee izvestnye teksty. Vse stikhotvorenija dany v perevode Grigorija Kruzhkova. Sbornik otkryvaetsja vstupitelnoj statjoj, objasnjajuschej osobennosti poetiki Jejtsa i ego mesta na karte mirovoj literatury.

William Butler Yeats (13 June 1865 - 28 January 1939) was an Irish poet, dramatist, prose writer and one of the foremost figures of 20th-century literature. A pillar of the Irish literary establishment, he helped to found the Abbey Theatre, and in his later years served two terms as a Senator of the Irish Free State. He was a driving force behind the Irish Literary Revival along with Lady Gregory, Edward Martyn and others. Yeats was born in Sandymount, Ireland, and educated there and in London. He spent childhood holidays in County Sligo and studied poetry from an early age, when he became fascinated by Irish legends and the occult.