The Collected Poems of W.B. Yeats
by W.B. Yeats, Richard J. Finneran
The Collected Poems of W.B. Yeats by W.B. Yeats, Richard J. Finneran holds a highly rated rating of 4.25 out of 5, based on 28.3K reader ratings. First published in 1997. The book spans 544 pages.
About The Collected Poems of W.B. Yeats
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 reworking 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 Yeat'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.
| Detail | Value |
|---|---|
| Author | W.B. Yeats, Richard J. Finneran |
| Published | 1997 |
| Pages | 544 |
| Genres | Poetry, Classics, Fiction |
| Average Rating | 4.25 / 5.00 |
| Total Ratings | 28,327 |
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The Collected Poems of W.B. Yeats is categorized as Poetry, Classics, Fiction. Its primary genre classification is Classics.
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The Collected Poems of W.B. Yeats was written by W.B. Yeats, Richard J. Finneran. It was first published in 1997.
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The ISBN-13 for The Collected Poems of W.B. Yeats is 9780684807320.0.
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