The Collar-Bone of a Hare is a collection of poems by W.B. Yeats, published in 1921. The collection is divided into two parts, the first of which is a series of poems about the Irish War of Independence and the second of which is a series of poems about love and nature. The poems in the first part of the collection are largely concerned with the Irish War of Independence, and the struggle for Irish freedom. Yeats uses a variety of poetic forms to explore the themes of violence, patriotism, and the human cost of war. He also reflects on the political and social changes that were taking place in Ireland at the time. The poems in the second part of the collection are more personal in nature, and explore themes of love, nature, and mortality. Yeats uses a variety of poetic forms to explore these themes, including sonnets, odes, and lyrical ballads. He also reflects on his own life and experiences, and the changes that were taking place in the world around him. The Collar-Bone of a Hare is a powerful and moving collection of poems that explore the themes of war, love, and mortality. It is a testament to Yeats’s skill as a poet, and a reminder of the power of poetry to capture the human experience.
By W.B. Yeats · First published 1919 · Genre: Symbolism, Romanticism, Modernism