A Song by W.B. Yeats (1919)

Name: A Song
Author: W.B. Yeats

The Song of Wandering Aengus is a poem by William Butler Yeats, first published in 1899. It tells the story of a young man, Aengus, who is searching for a magical, golden bird. He wanders through the woods and fields, encountering various creatures and people, until he finally finds the bird. He captures it and brings it home, only to find that it has transformed into a beautiful woman. The poem is a meditation on the power of love and the beauty of nature. It is also a celebration of the Irish landscape and its people.

By W.B. Yeats · First published 1919 · Genre: Poetry, Romanticism, Irish Literature · 85 words

First lines

I thought no more was needed Youth to prolong Than dumb-bell and foil To keep the body young. Oh, who could have foretold That the heart grows old?

Though I have many words, What woman's satisfied, I am no longer faint Because at her side? Oh, who could have foretold That the heart grows old?

I have not lost desire But the heart that I had, I thought 'twould burn my body Laid on the death-bed. But who could have foretold That the heart grows old?

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Work type: Poem
Author: W.B. Yeats
Date: 1919 CE
Language: English
Genres: Poetry, Romanticism, Irish Literature, Modernism
Length: 85 words
Structure: 1 section, 3 paragraphs
Reading fit: Very Easy (5th Grade or below)

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Poetry — The book is written by W.B. Yeats, a renowned poet, and is titled 'A Song', suggesting that it is a poem or collection of poems.
Romanticism — Romanticism is a literary movement that was popular during the time of W.B. Yeats, and his writing often reflects the themes of this genre, such as nature, emotion, and imagination.
Irish Literature — W.B. Yeats was an Irish poet, and his writing often reflects the culture and history of Ireland.
Modernism — Modernism was a literary movement that was popular during the time of W.B. Yeats, and his writing often reflects the themes of this genre, such as fragmentation, alienation, and experimentation.