Yeats and Artistic Power

This study of W.B. Yeats' aesthetic of artistic power demonstrates his centrality regarding the concept that art might shape life. Drawing upon Irish bardic tradition, Yeats developed a stance that enabled him to reconcile literary craftsmanship, occult thought and Irish nationalism.

List of contents

Introduction; the early work; 1899-1917; the twenties and thirties; conclusion.

Summary

This study of W.B. Yeats' aesthetic of artistic power demonstrates his centrality regarding the concept that art might shape life. Drawing upon Irish bardic tradition, Yeats developed a stance that enabled him to reconcile literary craftsmanship, occult thought and Irish nationalism.

Product details

• Authors: Phillip L. Marcus
• Publisher: Palgrave UK
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 14.01.2014
• EAN: 9781349115938
• ISBN: 978-1-349-11593-8
• No. of pages: 276
• Series: Macmillan Studies in Anglo-Irish Literature; Macmillan Studies in Anglo-Irish Literature
• Subject: Humanities, art, music > Linguistics and literary studies > General and comparative literary studies