Yeats, W. B.
Writings on Irish Folklore, Legend and Myth (Penguin Modern Classics)
- ISBN 13:
- 9780140180015
- author:
- Yeats, W. B.
- format:
- Paperback / softback
- publisher:
- Penguin Classics
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 1993
- Pages:
- 496
- Dimensions:
- 19.8 x 12.9 centimetres (0.32 kg
- Genre:
- Fiction & Literature, Fairy Tales, Folk Tales, Legends & Mythology, Nonfiction
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
W.B. Yeats's collection of prose writings on Irish folklore, legend and myth brings together a rich tapestry of stories and ideas that explore the country's vibrant native tradition.
Through his researches on Irish folklore, Yeats sought to create a movement in literature that was enriched by and rooted in this vital tradition. This volume presents his essays, introductions and sketches in chronological order, offering a clear picture of how his analysis developed over time.
With pieces on subjects including ghosts, fairies, ancient tribes, precious stones and Gaelic love songs, this collection provides a fascinating glimpse into Yeats's quest to create an Ireland of the imagination.
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