{"title":"William Yeats","description":"\u003cp\u003eWelcome to our collection dedicated to William Butler Yeats, a pivotal figure in 20th-century literature and a towering presence in the world of poetry. Known for his profound and symbolic creations, Yeats intricately wove themes of mysticism, folklore, and politics into his work, making his poetry both enchanting and thought-provoking.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eOur collection includes iconic works such as \u003cem\u003eSelected Poems\u003c\/em\u003e, which showcase Yeats's masterful use of language and his evolving style over decades. His poems are celebrated for their lyrical beauty and philosophical depth, reflecting a lifetime spent in pursuit of artistic truth and spiritual insight.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eYeats's contribution to arts and culture extends beyond his poems; he was also a key figure in the Irish Literary Revival and a co-founder of Dublin's Abbey Theatre, embracing both literary and theatrical arts. His work not only offers aesthetic pleasure but also provides an enduring commentary on the cultural and political landscapes of his time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eExplore our collection to delve into the rich legacy of William Yeats, where each piece presents an opportunity to experience the mystical charm and intellectual vigour that define his enduring influence in literature.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"selected-poems-by-william-yeats-9780141181257","title":"Selected Poems","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eW.B. Yeats's Selected Poems\u003c\/em\u003e is edited with an introduction and notes by Timothy Webb in Penguin Modern Classics.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFew have lived their ideas so passionately and nobly as W.B. Yeats in his love affairs, politics, and poetry. From his youth in the 1880s, as a fertile dreamer rediscovering and remaking the Irish tradition, he grew into a great and innovative poet of the twentieth century.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis selection of Yeats's work includes the final book from the unjustly neglected narrative poem \u003cem\u003eThe Wanderings of Oisin\u003c\/em\u003e and a number of lyrics from Yeats's work as a poetic dramatist. This edition breaks new ground by allowing the reader to engage with a dozen poems in alternative versions; in many other cases, it provides significant variants, so that Yeats's struggle to revise his poetry can be experienced with unusual immediacy. It also includes explanatory and textual notes for each poem.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e'A compelling poetic presence ... together with Joyce, Yeats made modern Irish poetry possible'\u003c\/em\u003e - Timothy Webb\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Penguin Random House Distribution","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46251289837804,"sku":"9780141181257","price":24.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/9780141181257.jpg?v=1741595293"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.pro\/collections\/william-yeats.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}