The King's Threshold; and On Baile's Strand

William Butler Yeats (1865-1939) was an Irish poet and playwright whose work has left an indelible mark on modern literature. A towering figure of 20th-century poetry, Yeats drew heavily from Irish mythology and folklore, as well as contemporary themes of nationalism and political strife. His works often reflect a yearning for a deeper spiritual understanding and express complex ideas with lyrical...