Drinking Song

Drinking Song

by William Butler Yeats

This collection of poems presents a diverse range of themes, from the joyous celebration of life and love to the somber contemplation of mortality. Yeats's lyrical language and vivid imagery create a captivating reading experience. The poems draw from Irish folklore and mythology, infusing them with a modern sensibility. Yeats explores the complexities of human emotions and the enduring power of nature, offering a rich tapestry of experience and reflection.

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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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