Publisher's Synopsis
Mythologies is a collection of essays and lectures by the renowned Irish poet and playwright, W. B. Yeats. The book explores the role of myth and folklore in shaping the cultural identity of Ireland and the wider world. Yeats draws on his extensive knowledge of Irish mythology, as well as his deep interest in the occult and mysticism, to examine the ways in which myths and legends have been used to understand and interpret the world around us.The book is divided into two parts. The first part focuses on the mythology of Ireland, exploring the stories and legends that have shaped the country's cultural identity. Yeats examines the role of the poet in preserving and interpreting these myths, and the ways in which they have been used to understand the history and culture of Ireland.The second part of the book looks beyond Ireland to explore the wider world of myth and folklore. Yeats examines the myths of ancient Greece and Rome, as well as the legends of the Middle East and Asia. He also explores the ways in which myths and legends have been used in literature and art, and the ways in which they continue to shape our understanding of the world today.Throughout the book, Yeats brings his unique perspective as a poet and mystic to bear on the subject of myth and folklore. His writing is lyrical and evocative, and his insights into the nature of myth and its role in shaping human culture are profound and thought-provoking. Mythologies is a fascinating and illuminating exploration of the power of myth and its enduring relevance to our lives today.1893. This is a collection of Irish stories of the supernatural and uncanny, based on country beliefs, traditions and folk tales. Contents: The Celtic Twilight; The Secret Rose; Stories of Red Hanrahan; Rosa Alchemica; Tables of the Law; Adoration of the Magi; and Per Amica Silentia Lunae. This book is essential for all the readers of Yeats' poetry and plays. It reveals that Yeats could work unique enchantment in prose, as well as poetry.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
