Memoirs: Autobiography - First Draft; Journal
Condition: SECONDHAND
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Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: Worn/faded, no tears
Pages: Good
Markings: No markings
A landmark work in literary autobiography, Memoirs: Autobiography - First Draft; Journal presents an intimate and unguarded portrait of one of the twentieth century's greatest poets, drawn from writings never originally intended for public eyes. The autobiography chronicles Yeats's formative years, tracing his passionate involvement with Irish nationalism, his complex relationships with figures such as Maud Gonne, and the artistic and spiritual awakenings that shaped his poetic vision. The journal section, covering the years 1908 to 1930, records his private reflections with a candor and emotional rawness that stands in striking contrast to the polished, mythologized self-image he cultivated in his published works. Together, these two documents illuminate the inner life of a man perpetually torn between romantic idealism and the harsh realities of love, politics, and mortality. Scholarly yet deeply personal in tone, this volume is an indispensable resource for anyone seeking to understand the man behind the magnificent verse.
Author: W. B. Yeats
Format: Hardback
Published: 1974, Macmillan
Genre: Biography
Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: Worn/faded, no tears
Pages: Good
Markings: No markings
A landmark work in literary autobiography, Memoirs: Autobiography - First Draft; Journal presents an intimate and unguarded portrait of one of the twentieth century's greatest poets, drawn from writings never originally intended for public eyes. The autobiography chronicles Yeats's formative years, tracing his passionate involvement with Irish nationalism, his complex relationships with figures such as Maud Gonne, and the artistic and spiritual awakenings that shaped his poetic vision. The journal section, covering the years 1908 to 1930, records his private reflections with a candor and emotional rawness that stands in striking contrast to the polished, mythologized self-image he cultivated in his published works. Together, these two documents illuminate the inner life of a man perpetually torn between romantic idealism and the harsh realities of love, politics, and mortality. Scholarly yet deeply personal in tone, this volume is an indispensable resource for anyone seeking to understand the man behind the magnificent verse.