Memory by W.B. Yeats (1919)
Memory is a collection of poems by W.B. Yeats, published in 1900. The poems explore themes of love, death, and the passage of time. Yeats draws on his own experiences and memories to create a vivid and powerful portrait of life. He reflects on the beauty of nature, the power of love, and the inevitability of death. He also meditates on the nature of memory and how it shapes our lives. Memory is a timeless collection of poetry that speaks to the human experience.
By W.B. Yeats · First published 1919 · Genre: Poetry, Romanticism, Modernism · 33 words
First lines
One had a lovely face, And two or three had charm, But charm and face were in vain Because the mountain grass Cannot but keep the form Where the mountain hare has lain.
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- Work type: Poem
- Author: W.B. Yeats
- Date: 1919 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Poetry, Romanticism, Modernism, Irish Literature
- Length: 33 words
- Structure: 1 section, 1 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Fairly Easy (7th Grade)
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Genres
- Poetry — Memory is a collection of poems written by W.B. Yeats, making poetry the most relevant genre.
- Romanticism — Memory contains many romantic themes, such as the beauty of nature, the power of imagination, and the importance of emotion.
- Modernism — Memory contains many modernist elements, such as a focus on the individual, a rejection of traditional forms, and a questioning of accepted beliefs.
- Irish Literature — Memory was written by an Irish poet, and contains many references to Irish culture and history.
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memory · nostalgia · poetry · Irish literature · Yeats · time · identity · loss · reflection · dreams · nature · myth