-Selected Poems of William Butler Yeats*

W 1979 William Butler Yeats, Franklin Library Edition 

Notes

Selected Poems of William Butler Yeats features some of the most celebrated works by the Irish poet, known for his symbolic and richly evocative verse. This collection typically includes poems like "The Lake Isle of Innisfree," "The Second Coming," "Sailing to Byzantium," and "When You Are Old." Yeats’s poetry spans themes of myth, nationalism, and personal introspection, often blending the mystical with the mundane. His work reflects a deep engagement with Irish folklore, historical change, and the search for transcendence. The collection highlights Yeats's evolution as a poet and his significant impact on modern literature.

Description

Brown leather hardback edition with gold embossed detailing on front and back cover and spine with gold lettering on spine, gold fore edge, two raised bands, and brown silk bookmark. Pristine Franklin Library edition with illustrations throughout.