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William Butler Yeats (1865-1939) was not only a major Irish poet, but also a playwright, politician, theater founder, and literary critic. His works show his vast knowledge of Irish folklore and mythology, and they reflect his strong interest in occult studies and philosophy. This reference book is a comprehensive record of his life and works. Included are more than 1000 alphabetically arranged entries for his writings, mythological figures, places associated with Yeats, organizations to which he belonged, persons with whom he associated, and the various historical figures referred to in his major poems, plays, novels, and essays. Many entries include a brief list of works for further reading, and the volume closes with a selected, general bibliography of primary and secondary sources. ... Read more

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1929. Found in this book is yet another work of prose by William Butler Yeats, the prolific and renowned Irish poet and dramatist. In his usual style, Yeats draws the reader into his musings on a variety of subjects, making this book one that is impossible to put down. ... Read more

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A study of Yeats as the poet in contemporary Ireland. ... Read more