The Scholars is a poem by W.B. Yeats, written in 1895. It is a reflection on the passing of time and the changing of generations. The poem is set in a small Irish village, where the old scholars are slowly being replaced by a new generation of students. The poem is a lament for the passing of the old ways, and a celebration of the new. The poem is written in a lyrical style, with a strong sense of nostalgia and longing for the past. The poem is a reminder of the importance of preserving the wisdom of the past, and of passing it on to the next generation.
By W.B. Yeats · First published 1919 · Genre: Poetry, Drama, Romanticism