William Butler Yeats' writing captures all the magic and mystery of his native Ireland, and here are some 26 of his finest, most mesmerizing verses. These lines suggest that even in death, there is a sense of movement and change.He was the finest modern poet in the English language-plus a playwright, theatre manager, politician, and passionate believer in supernatural. Nor how long this that grew out of these limbs, "Nor know I how long this lifeless thing, The final lines of the poem are particularly powerful: The use of the word "accustomed" suggests that this person died far from home, and the fact that the peasants are "wondering" suggests a sense of confusion and uncertainty.Īs the poem continues, Yeats explores the idea that youth and beauty are fleeting, and that death is an inevitable part of life. These lines are haunting and evoke a sense of loneliness and despair. "I dreamed that one had died in a strange placeĪnd they had nailed the boards above her face, In "A Dream of Death," Yeats explores the ephemeral nature of youth and beauty. The lines "Pressed her body to his body, / Laughed and plunging down" are particularly striking, as they suggest a sense of abandon and recklessness, as if the woman is willing to risk everything for the sake of passion. The use of the mermaid metaphor is powerful, as it suggests that the woman is both beautiful and dangerous. One of the most striking poems in this section is "A Mermaid." In this poem, Yeats compares a beautiful young woman to a mermaid, using powerful language to describe her beauty: Yeats uses vivid imagery and sensual language to capture the essence of young love and desire. The first section of the collection, "A Woman Young," contains 22 poems that explore the beauty and passion of youth. The collection is divided into two sections: "A Woman Young" and "A Woman Old." In "A Woman Young," Yeats explores themes of youth, beauty, and love, while in "A Woman Old," he explores themes of aging, regret, and mortality. "A Woman Young and Old" was published in 1927 and is a collection of poems about women at different stages of life. Additionally, Yeats was deeply interested in the occult and mysticism, and this is also reflected in his work. Yeats was deeply influenced by Irish mythology and folklore, and many of these themes are present in his poetry. Ireland was under British rule, and there was a growing movement for Irish independence. Yeats was born in Ireland in 1865 and lived during a time of great political unrest. So, grab a cup of tea, sit back, and let's explore the beauty of "A Woman Young and Old." Background Informationīefore we dive into Yeats' poetry, it's important to understand the context in which he wrote. In this literary criticism and interpretation, we will take a deep dive into Yeats' poetic world and explore the themes, imagery, and literary devices he uses to captivate his readers.
William Butler Yeats is a master of this art form, and his collection of poems titled "A Woman Young and Old" is a testament to his skill. Poetry is a form of expression that allows the writer to delve into the deepest recesses of their soul and pour out their emotions on the page. That they had brought no fabulous symbol there
Nor knew, drunken with singing as with wine, Nor saw my body fall nor heard it shriek, Half turned and fixed a glazing eye on mine,Īnd, though love's bitter-sweet had all come back, That thing all blood and mire, that beast-torn wreck, Till suddenly in grief's contagion caught, Why should they think that are for ever young? It seemed a Quattrocento painter's throng,Ī thoughtless image of Mantegna's thought. With loosened hair or foreheads grief-distraught, Sang of the beast that gave the fatal wound. Or smote upon the string and to the sound Stared at the wine-dark nail, or dark that ranīut the dark changed to red, and torches shone,Īnd deafening music shook the leaves a troop Or but to find if withered vein ran blood, THE lot of love is chosen.I learnt that muchīefore I had marked him on his northern way,Īnd seemed to stand although in bed I lay.Īt wine-dark midnight in the sacred wood, I mocked, being crazy, but you mastered itĪnd broke the chain and set my ankles free,Īnd a miraculous strange bird shrieks at us. Those deeds were best that gave the minute wingsĪnd then you stood among the dragon-rings.
That followed if I let the kerchief fall: 'A Woman Young And Old' by William Butler Yeats
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