The Collected Poems of W.B. Yeats: Revised Second Edition [L0113]

1996 PB in nice clean condition. Breathtaking in range, The Collected Poems of W. B. Yeats includes all of the poems authorized by Yeats for inclusion and encompasses the entire arc of his career: reworkings of ancient Irish myths and legends, meditations on youth and old age, whimsical songs of love, and somber poems of life in a nation torn by war and uprising. The Collected Poems of W. B. Yeats includes all of the poems authorized by Yeats for inclusion in his standard canon. Breathtaking in range, it encompasses the entire arc of his career, from luminous reworkings of ancient Irish myths and legends to passionate meditations on the demands and rewards of youth and old age, from exquisite, occasionally whimsical songs of love, nature, and art to somber and angry poems of life in a nation torn by war and uprising. In observing the development of rich and recurring images and themes over the course of his body of work, we can trace the quest of this century's greatest poet to unite intellect and artistry in a single magnificent vision. Revised and corrected, this edition includes Yeats's own notes on his poetry, complemented by explanatory notes from esteemed Yeats scholar Richard J. Finneran. The Collected Poems of W. B. Yeats is the most comprehensive edition of one of the world's most beloved poets available in paperback.

From recent Amazon/GoodReads reviews: "From the early romantic verses to his later, more introspective works, the range and emotion in his poetry are unparalleled. The language is rich and evocative, transporting you to another world with every line. The collection is thoughtfully organized, showcasing Yeats' evolution as a poet. Whether you're a long-time fan or new to his work, this anthology is a must-have for anyone who appreciates poetry at its finest. Highly recommend!"; "Collected works of poetry can start to bleed together when I read too many individual poems in one sitting, and the beauty of a work like this is that I can keep coming back to it and find new poetry. It's a thick, beautiful book that should be on the shelf of anyone who enjoys poetry or even for someone starting to get interested in Yeats. This volume will last you a long time and keep you coming back for more every time you open it up."; "Reading through these wonderful poems by Yeats is like listening to divine music -- the voicings of the language are simply astonishing. The themes are simple and homespun, and at the same time have a classical feel and nuance about them, and there is a sense of the mystical. "