Dimensions
130 x 199 x 8mm
This book offers an accessible introduction to the great Irish writer. Whilst focusing on his poetry, this guide also pays attention to the range of Yeats's work including his plays, essays and short stories.
Frank Startup's lively introduction includes:
- A brief biography and key events
- A guide to the main themes and ideas of Yeats's work
- Advice on how to read and access the poems
- An outline of critical reactions, past and present
Informal and accessible in style, this guide is the ideal way into one of the most rewarding experiences in reading - the works of WB Yeats.
The facts . . . the concepts . . . the ideas . . .
