The Celtic Twilight
Exploring the Mystical World of Irish Folklore and Mythology through Yeats' Poetic InsightsBy W. B. Yeats
Length3h 55m
About this audiobook
In "The Celtic Twilight," W. B. Yeats explores the rich tapestry of Irish folklore and mythology through a series of evocative essays and stories that blend lyrical prose with a sense of mystical realism. Reflecting the literary revival of the late 19th and early 20th centuries, Yeats draws readers into a world where the boundaries between the mundane and the supernatural blur. His intricate language and vivid imagery serve to celebrate the enduring spirit of Irish culture while inviting contemplation on the deeper meanings of life and death, love and loss, and the eternal quest for understanding. W. B. Yeats, a pivotal figure in the Irish Literary Renaissance, was deeply influenced by his nationalist sentiments and fascination with traditional Irish folklore. His personal experiences, including encounters with mysticism and the occult, permeate the text, leading him to seek a connection between the modern world and Celtic spirituality. This quest contributes to the thematic richness found in "The Celtic Twilight," as it intertwines Yeats's philosophical inquiries with cultural identity. For readers and scholars alike, "The Celtic Twilight" is an essential exploration of the intersection between myth and modernity. Its poetic language and profound insights invite reflection, making it an invaluable resource for those interested in Irish culture, literature, and the universal human experience. This work remains not only a testament to Yeats's literary genius but also an important cultural artifact.
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GenreLiterary Classics
Length3 hrs 55 mins
Narrated byListen with 1,000+ voices
FormateBook with Audio
Publish dateNov 19, 2019
LanguageEnglish
Table of contents
1THIS BOOK
25THE SWINE OF THE GODS
2I
26A VOICE
3II
27KIDNAPPERS
4A TELLER OF TALES
28THE UNTIRING ONES
5BELIEF AND UNBELIEF
29EARTH, FIRE AND WATER
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6MORTAL HELP
30THE OLD TOWN
7A VISIONARY
31THE MAN AND HIS BOOTS
8VILLAGE GHOSTS
32A COWARD
9"DUST HATH CLOSED HELEN'S EYE"
33THE THREE O'BYRNES AND THE EVIL FAERIES
10I
34DRUMCLIFF AND ROSSES
11II
35THE THICK SKULL OF THE FORTUNATE
12A KNIGHT OF THE SHEEP
36I: II
13AN ENDURING HEART
37THE RELIGION OF A SAILOR
14THE SORCERERS
38CONCERNING THE NEARNESS TOGETHER OF HEAVEN, EARTH, AND PURGATORY
15THE DEVIL
39THE EATERS OF PRECIOUS STONES
16HAPPY AND UNHAPPY THEOLOGIANS
40OUR LADY OF THE HILLS
17I: II
41THE GOLDEN AGE
18THE LAST GLEEMAN
42A REMONSTRANCE WITH SCOTSMEN FOR HAVING SOURED THE DISPOSITION OF THEIR GHOSTS AND FAERIES
19REGINA, REGINA PIGMEORUM, VENI
43WAR
20"AND FAIR, FIERCE WOMEN"
44THE QUEEN AND THE FOOL
21ENCHANTED WOODS
45THE FRIENDS OF THE PEOPLE OF FAERY
22I: II
46DREAMS THAT HAVE NO MORAL
23MIRACULOUS CREATURES
47INTO THE TWILIGHT
24ARISTOTLE OF THE BOOKS
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