Deep-Sworn Vow is a collection of poems by W.B. Yeats, one of the most influential poets of the 20th century. The poems in this collection explore themes of love, loss, and the power of the imagination. The collection begins with a poem about a man who makes a deep-sworn vow to his beloved, promising to love her forever. This poem sets the tone for the rest of the collection, which is filled with passionate and romantic poems about love and longing. The collection also includes poems about the power of the imagination, such as “The Song of Wandering Aengus” and “The Stolen Child.” These poems explore the idea that the imagination can take us to places we never thought possible. The collection ends with a poem about death, “The Second Coming.” This poem reflects on the idea that death is inevitable and that we must accept it as part of life. Deep-Sworn Vow is a powerful collection of poems that explore the depths of the human experience. It is a must-read for anyone interested in the works of W.B. Yeats.
By W.B. Yeats · First published 1919 · Genre: Romantic Poetry, Modernism, Irish Literature