William Butler Yeats

Delve into the profound insights of W. B. Yeats in his seminal work, Ideas of Good and Evil. As a master of Irish Literature and a leading figure in Celtic Literature, WB Yeats offers essential Yeats Poetry Essays and insightful Yeats Literary Criticism. Explore his deep engagement with Poetry Symbolism and the broader role of Symbolism in Literature. This collection delves into Magic and Imagination, revealing Yeats's fascination with Poetry and Magic and the mysterious Great Memory Concept. As a work of significant Literary Theory and Literary Essays, it touches upon Yeats Philosophy, offering unique perspectives on Popular Poetry, Folk Poetry, and the nature of Imagination in Art. Readers interested in Understanding Poetry and Poetry Writing will find valuable insights into Literary Analysis and Writing Style. Yeats provides compelling Shakespeare Criticism, examines Shelley Philosophy, and reflects on the work of William Morris. The book also explores Mysticism in Literature and the Occultism in Literature, discussing Yeats Symbols and Visionary Art. Specific essays cover key topics such as What is Popular Poetry, Speaking to the Psaltery, The Celtic Element in literature, and The Autumn of the Body, reflecting on changing artistic sensibilities. Yeats also discusses Dramatic Criticism, the concept of the Emotion of Multitude in theatre, and the future of Poetic Drama and the Irish Arts. This work is a testament to his exploration of Literary Tradition, Folklore and Literature, and the very essence of the Language of Poetry, offering rich material for Art Criticism and intellectual development.