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Synge And The Ireland Of His Time

By: W. B. Yeats
Published By: Double9 Books

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Synge and the Ireland of his time biographical tribute illuminates a playwrights profound bond with rural Ireland capturing his immersion in peasant life artistic triumphs and pivotal role within the Literary Revival amid personal tribulations. Focused observations from Aran Islands excursions reveal raw beauty in vernacular speech dramatic human conflicts and unvarnished existence that infuse celebrated dramas like the Playboy of the Western World transcending anecdote to embody national spirit. Personal encounters highlight the authors simplicity passion for folk vitality and creative genius tempered by health woes yet undimmed by urban alienation fostering authentic voices against cultural homogenization. Themes of indigenous authenticity artistic authenticity national awakening rural versus modern tensions and transcendent storytelling permeate the analysis portraying a visionary whose empathetic gaze elevated vernacular tragedy into universal resonance. Through intimate anecdotes critical discernment and shared Revival zeal the narrative enshrines enduring legacy intertwining individual struggle collective identity and Irelands soulful resurgence.

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W. B. Yeats

William Butler Yeats was an Irish poet, dramatist, writer, and literary critic whose work profoundly shaped modern literature. Born in Sandymount, Dublin, Ireland, he engaged deeply with Irish mythology, folklore, and cultural identity, blending these elements with explorations of spirituality, symbolism, and the human condition. His writings often reflect a fascination with moral and ethical questions, the interplay of fate and choice, and the tensions between material and spiritual concerns. Yeats was influenced by poets such as T. S. Eliot, John Keats, and William Wordsworth, which shaped his distinctive lyrical style and thematic depth. In addition to poetry, he wrote plays including At the Hawk's Well, Purgatory, and On Baile's Strand, which reflect symbolic and dramatic elements central to his artistic vision. His life and work were marked by a commitment to literary innovation and cultural revival, emphasizing both national identity and universal human experiences. Yeats married Georgiana Hyde-Lees in 1917 and continued to create influential literature until his death in Roquebrune-Cap-Martin, France, at the age of 73.

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Product Details

  • Publisher: Double 9 Books
  • Publishing Year: 2026
  • Language: English
  • Paperback: 32pages
  • ISBN-10: 9376804449
  • ISBN-13: 9789376804443
  • Item Weight: 41.6g
  • Dimension : 216 x 140 x 2.31mm
  • Reading age: 10+
  • Country of Origin : India
  • Importer: Double 9 Books
  • Packer: Double 9 Books
  • Book Type : Biography & Autobiography > General