The Adoration of the Magi is a collection of poems by W.B. Yeats, published in 1933. The collection is divided into two parts, the first of which is a series of poems about the Magi, the wise men who visited the infant Jesus. The poems explore the Magi’s journey, their adoration of the Christ child, and their eventual return home. The second part of the collection is a series of poems about the Irish struggle for independence. These poems explore the themes of freedom, patriotism, and the struggle for a better future. The collection is a powerful exploration of faith, hope, and the power of the human spirit.
By W.B. Yeats · First published 1897 · Genre: Poetry, Religious Literature, Romanticism