"Reveries Over Childhood and Youth" is a reflective work by William Butler Yeats that delves into the poet's memories and experiences during his formative years. In this autobiographical narrative, Yeats explores the influence of his upbringing in Ireland, the impact of his family dynamics, and the artists and thinkers who shaped his early creative spirit. Through lyrical prose, he examines the intersection of childhood innocence and the complexities of growing up, capturing the essence of nostalgia and the enduring power of memory. Yeats's contemplative tone invites readers to understand how these experiences informed his later work as a poet. [Generated by language model - please report any problems].

There are 142 pages in this book. This book was published in 2019 by Wentworth Press .

W. B. Yeats (1865-1939) was born in Dublin and was educated in Ireland and England. An Irish poet, and one of the foremost figures of 20th-century literature, he was instrumental in the development of a national Irish theatre - and in particular the founding of the Abbey Theatre. He was awarded the Nobel Prize for Literature in 1923.