Verlag: The Macmillan Compant, New York, 1960
Hardcover with Dust Jacket. Zustand: Very Good. Zustand des Schutzumschlags: Good. First Edition, First Printing. The bindings are tight and square. Text is clean; light, even age-toning. Moderate shelf handling wear. The dust jacket with price has modest handling wear on the edges. 8.5 inches tall; 414 pages including a selected bibliography. This deep analysis of W.B. Yeats' life and poetry, examines his enduring literary legacy within the philosophical and cultural contexts that shaped his work. Drawing on Yeats' personal writings, letters, and critical essays, the authors explore how his early involvement in Irish nationalism and mysticism influenced his poetry, alongside his later works, which reflect themes of death, aging, and time. The book traces Yeats' evolution from Romanticism to modernism and symbolist styles. Additionally, Hall and Steinhmann address the critical reception of his work, emphasizing the spiritual and philosophical concerns that continue to resonate with readers, making this book essential for understanding Yeats' lasting influence. [Adapted from Reviews] Subjects: W.B. Yeats, Irish Literature, 20th-Century Poetry, Literary Analysis, Modernism, Literary Criticism, Poetry. Biography.