Presences is a collection of poems by W.B. Yeats, first published in 1930. The collection is divided into two parts, the first of which is a series of poems about the presence of the supernatural in everyday life. The second part is a series of poems about the presence of the past in the present. The poems in the first part explore the idea of the supernatural as a force that is both mysterious and powerful. Yeats uses imagery of the natural world to evoke a sense of awe and wonder at the power of the supernatural. He also uses symbols such as the moon, stars, and the sea to represent the presence of the supernatural in everyday life. The poems in the second part explore the idea of the past as a force that is both comforting and oppressive. Yeats uses imagery of the past to evoke a sense of nostalgia and longing for a time that has passed. He also uses symbols such as the sun, moon, and stars to represent the presence of the past in the present. Overall, Presences is a collection of poems that explore the presence of the supernatural and the past in everyday life. Through his use of imagery and symbolism, Yeats creates a sense of awe and wonder at the power of the supernatural and the past.
By W.B. Yeats · First published 1919 · Genre: Poetry, Romanticism, Modernism