The Fisherman is a poem by W.B. Yeats, first published in 1899. It tells the story of an old fisherman who casts his net into the sea, hoping to catch a fish. He is unsuccessful, but he is content with his life, and he reflects on the beauty of the sea and the sky. He is content with his simple life, and he is content with his solitude. He is content with his lot, and he is content with his faith in God. The poem is a meditation on the beauty of nature, the power of faith, and the joy of a simple life.
By W.B. Yeats · First published 1919 · Genre: Poetry, Romanticism, Irish Literature