Her Praise by W.B. Yeats (1919)
In his poem “Her Praise,” W.B. Yeats celebrates the beauty and power of a woman. He begins by describing her physical beauty, noting her “raven hair” and “lily-white skin.” He then moves on to her inner beauty, praising her “gentle heart” and “wise mind.” He goes on to describe her as a source of inspiration and strength, noting that she is “stronger than the storm” and “fairer than the sun.” He concludes by declaring that she is “the fairest of them all.” The poem is a tribute to the power of love and the beauty of a woman.
By W.B. Yeats · First published 1919 · Genre: Poetry, Romanticism, Modernism · 173 words
First lines
She is foremost of those that I would hear praised.
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- Work type: Poem
- Author: W.B. Yeats
- Date: 1919 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Poetry, Romanticism, Modernism, Irish Literature
- Length: 173 words
- Structure: 1 section, 5 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Very Easy (5th Grade or below)
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Genres
- Poetry — Her Praise is a collection of poems written by W.B. Yeats, making poetry the most relevant genre.
- Romanticism — Her Praise contains many romantic themes, such as love, beauty, and nature, making Romanticism the second most relevant genre.
- Modernism — Her Praise was written in the early 20th century, making Modernism the third most relevant genre.
- Irish Literature — W.B. Yeats was an Irish poet, making Irish Literature the fourth most relevant genre.
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poetry · W.B. Yeats · love · admiration · beauty · nature · romanticism · Irish literature · lyricism · feminine · inspiration · art