A Book Of Irish Verse: Selected From Modern Writers With An Introduction And Notes by W. B. Yeats (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9781163414279)

""A Book of Irish Verse: Selected from Modern Writers with an Introduction and Notes"" is a collection of poetry compiled and edited by the renowned Irish poet, William Butler Yeats. The book features a selection of works from some of the most prominent modern Irish poets, including W.B. Yeats himself, as well as James Joyce, Seamus Heaney, and many others. The collection is organized thematically, with sections devoted to topics such as love, nature, and Irish history and mythology. Yeats provides an insightful introduction to the collection, in which he discusses the unique qualities of Irish poetry and its place in the literary canon. The book also includes detailed notes on each poem, providing context and historical background for readers. Overall, ""A Book of Irish Verse"" is a comprehensive and illuminating anthology of modern Irish poetry, showcasing the richness and diversity of the country's literary tradition.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

Author: William Butler Yeats
ISBN-10: 1163414271
ISBN-13: 9781163414279
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 09/10/2010
Pages: 300
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 1.34lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.81d