The Collected Works in Verse and Prose of William Butler Yeats, Vol. 3: The Countess Cathleen; The Land of Heart's Desire; The Unicorn from the Stars (Classic Reprint)
No. of pages 254
Published: 2018
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"The Countess Cathleen" is a play that explores themes of sacrifice and redemption, centered on a noblewoman who sells her soul to save her starving people from famine. "The Land of Heart's Desire" delves into the conflict between dreams and reality, as a woman is torn between her mundane life and her yearning for a magical realm. "The Unicorn from the Stars" is a mystical tale that reflects on the intersection of the spiritual and earthly realms, where the promise of a better existence intertwines with the human condition. Together, these works showcase Yeats's lyrical mastery and profound philosophical inquiries. [Generated by language model - please report any problems].
There are 254 pages in this book. This book was published in 2018 by Forgotten Books .
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.