The Double Vision of Michael Robartes is a collection of poems by W.B. Yeats, first published in 1920. The collection is divided into two parts, the first of which is a series of poems about the Irish revolutionary Michael Robartes, a figure of great importance to Yeats. The second part of the collection is a series of poems about the poet's own life and experiences. The poems in the first part of the collection explore the life and legacy of Michael Robartes, a figure of great importance to Yeats. Robartes was a leader in the Irish revolution of 1916, and his life and death had a profound impact on Yeats. The poems in this section explore the themes of revolution, patriotism, and the power of the individual in the face of great adversity. The second part of the collection is a series of poems about Yeats' own life and experiences. These poems explore themes of love, loss, and the power of the imagination. They also explore the idea of the double vision, which is the idea that one can see both the beauty and the darkness of the world. The Double Vision of Michael Robartes is a powerful collection of poems that explore the life and legacy of Michael Robartes, as well as the life and experiences of W.B. Yeats. It is a must-read for anyone interested in the works of Yeats or in Irish history.
By W.B. Yeats · First published 1919 · Genre: Poetry, Romanticism, Modernism · 3 chapters