w. b. yeats

Politics by W. B. Yeats

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The poem “Politics” by W.B. Yeats is about the supremacy of love over political intrigues. It is an expression of Yeat’s rejection of the world of political activities in the presence of the beautiful girl. According to the poet, politics is a center of schemes, bloodshed, revolution, and human misery. It becomes insignificant before love …

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My Grandfather by W. B. Yeats

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My Grandfather Willian WB Yeats Autobiography

The essay, “My Grandfather” is an extract from Yeats’ autobiography “Reveries Over Childhood and Youth”. He recollects his memories of his maternal grandfather, William Pollexfen, during a visit to his mother’s family in Sligo where he often spent his summer vacations as a schoolboy. Childhood of Y. B. Yeats Remembering his childhood, the writer recalls …

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