Crossways

Crossways

by William Butler Yeats

“Crossways” is William Butler Yeats’ first collection of poetry, showcasing his early style and themes. Published in 1889, the poems within are deeply influenced by Irish folklore, Celtic mythology, and the Romantic ideals of love and nature. Yeats’ use of language is lyrical and evocative, transporting the reader to a world of mystical beauty and passionate emotions.

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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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