Fiddler of Dooney
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The Fiddler of Dooney is a lyrical poem that tells the story of a wandering fiddler named Dooney. The poem describes Dooney's music as being so enchanting that it can make people forget their troubles and worries. The poem also describes the fiddler's impact on nature, as animals and plants are drawn to his music. The poem ends with Dooney playing his fiddle as he walks away, leaving behind a trail of happiness and joy.Book Details
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William Butler Yeats
Ireland
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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