On Woman by W.B. Yeats (1919)
In Woman, W.B. Yeats explores the complex relationship between men and women. He examines the roles of men and women in society, and how they interact with each other. He also looks at the power dynamics between men and women, and how they can be used to manipulate each other. He also looks at the different ways in which men and women can be seen as equals, and how they can work together to create a better society. Finally, he looks at the importance of love and how it can be used to bring people together.
By W.B. Yeats · First published 1919 · Genre: Poetry, Feminism, Romanticism · 223 words
First lines
May God be praised for woman That gives up all her mind, A man may find in no man A friendship of her kind That covers all he has brought As with her flesh and bone, Nor quarrels with a thought Because it is not her own.
Though pedantry denies, It's plain the Bible means That Solomon grew wise While talking with his queens.
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- Work type: Poem
- Author: W.B. Yeats
- Date: 1919 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Poetry, Feminism, Romanticism, Literary Fiction
- Length: 223 words
- Structure: 1 section, 5 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Fairly Easy (7th Grade)
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Genres
- Poetry — On Woman is a collection of poems written by W.B. Yeats, making poetry the most relevant genre.
- Feminism — On Woman is a collection of poems that explore the role of women in society, making feminism a relevant genre.
- Romanticism — On Woman contains romantic themes, making romanticism a relevant genre.
- Literary Fiction — On Woman is a collection of poems written by a renowned poet, making literary fiction a relevant genre.
Tags
feminism · gender · identity · poetry · Yeats · literature · Irish · romanticism · mythology · feminine · nature · love