Article abstract: The major poetic voice of his age, William Butler Yeats consolidated the style and themes of his mature work, bridging the divide between nineteenth century sensibilities and twentieth century concerns.
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In The Wild Swans at Coole, William Butler Yeats produced the second in the series of volumes of poetry upon which any serious evaluation of his reputation must be based. Critical opinion will differ as to the extent and regularity of this series. It has its origins, however, in Responsibilities (1914),...
Source: Great Events from History II: Arts and Culture Series, ©1993 Salem Press, Inc.. All Rights Reserved.
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