W. B. Yeats Libri

La verde e tormentata terra d’Irlanda è patria di alcuni dei più importanti scrittori della letteratura. Jonathan Swift, con la sua ironia sferzante, descrive nei Viaggi di Gulliver le assurdità dell’Europa settecentesca attraverso le immaginarie popolazioni di Lilliput e Brobdingnag. Sterne, con il suo Viaggio sentimentale, rompe le regole della narrativa tradizionale, concentrandosi sulle sensazioni interiori piuttosto che su paesaggi e personaggi. Con Le Fanu, entriamo nel filone ottocentesco che esplora gli aspetti più oscuri dell’esperienza umana, dando vita a capolavori del terrore come Carmilla e Dracula. Oscar Wilde, poeta geniale e sfortunato, narra la storia di Dorian Gray, un mostro dalla giovinezza sospetta. Al contrario, Yeats ci offre un mondo incantato, popolato da elfi e fantasmi, presentando una panoramica del folclore irlandese. Infine, James Joyce, con il suo capolavoro Ulisse, ha avuto un ruolo cruciale nella nascita della letteratura moderna. Attraverso il realismo minuzioso delle quindici storie di Gente di Dublino, Joyce ha elevato il racconto breve a un nuovo livello artistico, rendendolo il genere letterario più moderno.

William Butler Yeats, il poeta nazionale dell'Eire, premio Nobel nel 1923, e' una delle voci piu' alte e significative del nostro tempo. Complessa e drammaticamente sofferta, la sua opera e' l'esempio luminoso di una ricerca tenace e di una perfetta riuscita. Il fascino di Yeats risiede nella magica suggestione creata dal linguaggio, efficace e vivissimo, e nel difficile equilibrio, sempre da riconquistare, fra l'universalita' di una poesia cosmica e il microcosmo, la piccola patria che l'ha ispirata. Questa raccolta percorre le tappe piu' importanti del suo iter poetico : dai versi giovanili ancotra pieni d'incanto, alle opere della maturita' che l'hanno rivelato, fini alle ultime poesie, quelle della vecchiaia feconda.

At once a marvelous visual record, a valuable introduction to the poet's work, and a stimulating companion for those who already know and love it, Images of Ireland, with the superb photographs of Alain Le Garsmeur, makes Yeats' Ireland come to life. The photos accompany a succession of key extracts from the poet's verses, plays, essays, and memoirs--passages that evoke the landscape he loved. Includes a brief chronology of Yeats' life. 44 color photographs, 53 duotones.

Exploring diverse themes like poetry, politics, and the occult, W.B. Yeats showcases his prowess as both a poet and a scholar in this collection of essays. The work reflects his deep insights and mastery over language, offering readers a compelling look into his thoughts on the interplay between art and the complexities of the human experience.

This volume features later articles and reviews by Nobel laureate W. B. Yeats, offering a comprehensive collection of his published works. As part of a fourteen-volume series, it includes authoritative texts and extensive explanatory notes, edited by renowned scholars Richard J. Finneran and George Mills Harper. This edition serves as a valuable resource for understanding Yeats's contributions to literature and his critical perspectives.

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"Certain Noble Plays of Japan" by William Butler Yeats offers readers a captivating glimpse into the rich tradition of Japanese theater, particularly focusing on Noh and Kyogen plays. Yeats, renowned for his poetic brilliance and keen appreciation for the arts, presents a selection of these timeless plays, accompanied by insightful commentary and analysis. In this seminal work, Yeats introduces readers to the beauty and complexity of Japanese theater, exploring its unique blend of poetry, music, dance, and drama. He delves into the history and cultural significance of Noh and Kyogen, tracing their origins and evolution over centuries. Through vivid translations and poetic renderings, Yeats brings to life the haunting beauty and profound symbolism of these ancient plays. He explores themes of love, loss, honor, and the supernatural, as well as the timeless quest for spiritual enlightenment and self-discovery.