Celtic Twilight

Celtic Twilight

by William Butler Yeats

Celtic Twilight is a collection of essays, memoirs, and folklore compiled by William Butler Yeats. It delves into the rich tapestry of Irish mythology, folklore, and spiritual traditions. Yeats captures the essence of Irish culture through personal anecdotes, tales of the supernatural, and insightful observations on the Irish landscape and its people. The book offers a glimpse into the heart of Irish folklore, exploring themes of magic, faeries, ancient beliefs, and the enduring power of storytelling in shaping a nation's identity.

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William Butler Yeats was an English-language Irish poet, dramatist, prose writer and one of the foremost figures of 20th-century literature. A pillar of the Irish literary establishment, he helped to...

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