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Wild Swans at Coole (Version 2)

Wild Swans at Coole (Version 2)

By: William Butler Yeats
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A collection of poems from the mid-career of this renowned Irish poet, the title poem referring to the estate of his friend and mentor, Lady Gregory. The poems display Yeats' use of symbols (cat, hare, moon, etc), his attachment to the supernatural and Irish folklore, and his recourse to alter egos (Aherne and Robartes). They also exemplify his distinctive style of expression. (Summary by Peter Tucker)Copyright Single Author Genre
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  • Wild Swans at Coole Version 2 - William Butler Yeats

    Wild Swans at Coole Version 2 - William Butler Yeats
    Jul 8 2026
    A collection of poems from the mid-career of this renowned Irish poet, the title poem referring to the estate of his friend and mentor, Lady Gregory. The poems display Yeats' use of symbols (cat, hare, moon, etc), his attachment to the supernatural and Irish folklore, and his recourse to alter egos (Aherne and Robartes). They also exemplify his distinctive style of expression. (Summary by Peter Tucker)
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    1 hr and 12 mins
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