Autobiographies

"Autobiographies: Reveries Over Childhood and Youth and the Trembling of the Veil" offers an intimate and lyrical exploration of the life and mind of one of the 20th century's greatest poets, W.B. Yeats. This volume combines two of his most significant personal reflections, tracing his development from a sensitive child in rural Sligo to a central figure in the Irish Literary Revival and the world of European modernism.In "Reveries Over Childhood and Youth", Yeats captures the atmosphere of his early years, exploring the family dynamics, landscapes, and folklore that would later populate his poetic vision. "The Trembling of the Veil" shifts focus toward his adulthood, detailing his experiences in London and Dublin. It provides a fascinating look into his interactions with figures like Oscar Wilde, William Morris, and Arthur Symons, as well as his deep fascination with mysticism and the occult.Rich in symbolic language and philosophical insight, this work is more than a mere record of events; it is a profound meditation on the creative process and the cultural shifts of his era. Yeats's prose is as evocative as his verse, making this an essential read for those interested in the history of Irish literature, the evolution of a Nobel Prize-winning poet, and the vibrant intellectual life of the fin de siècle.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you may see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work.This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

Pages: 502, Hardcover, Tradd Street Press