10 of the Best W.B. Yeats Poems Everyone Should Read
10 of the Best W.B. Yeats Poems Everyone Should Read
William Butler Yeats, one of the greatest poets of the 20th century, was a central figure in the Irish Literary Revival and a master of symbolic and modernist poetry. His works explore themes of Irish identity, love, mysticism, and the passage of time, often drawing on rich imagery and mythological references. In this post, we have carefully selected ten of the best W.B. Yeats poems that showcase his poetic genius and enduring influence. 1. "The Second Coming" Turning and turning in the widening gyre
The falcon cannot hear the falconer;
Things fall apart; the centre cannot hold;
Mere anarchy is loosed upon the world, "The Second Coming" is one of Yeats's most famous poems, capturing the chaos and disintegration of the modern world. Written in the aftermath of World War I, it foresees a grim future with apocalyptic imagery and a chilling vision of the coming of a new, ominous age. 2. "Sailing to Byzantium" That is no country for ol…
