In The Seven Woods: Being Poems Chiefly of the Irish Heroic Age

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In The Seven Woods: Being Poems Chiefly of the Irish Heroic Age

by W. B. (William Butler) Yeats

EN·~1 hours·21 chapters

Chapters

21 total
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IN THE SEVEN WOODS

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BY - W. B. YEATS

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IN THE SEVEN WOODS - Being Poems Chiefly of the Irish Heroic Age

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IN THE SEVEN WOODS

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IN THE SEVEN WOODS: BEING POEMS CHIEFLY OF THE IRISH HEROIC AGE.

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IN THE SEVEN WOODS.

0:42
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THE OLD AGE OF QUEEN MAEVE.

6:45
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BAILE AND AILLINN.

7:38
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THE ARROW.

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THE FOLLY OF BEING COMFORTED.

0:42

Description

The collection opens with a gentle wandering through the Seven Woods, where the hum of bees and the soft thunder of pigeons set a quiet, timeless stage. From there the poems shift to the storied halls of ancient Ireland, giving voice to figures like the aging Queen Maeve, whose restless nights echo with the weight of empire and myth. Each piece blends vivid natural imagery with the lingering presence of the Sidhe, creating a tapestry that feels both intimate and grand.

Readers will find a blend of lyrical nostalgia and sharp observation as the poet moves between heroic battles, whispered love, and the restless pull of destiny. The language feels rooted in Celtic tradition yet accessible, inviting listeners to imagine fire‑lit chambers, mist‑shrouded rivers, and the silent counsel of gods. This journey through Ireland’s heroic age offers a meditative glimpse into a world where history and legend intertwine.

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en

Duration

~1 hours (60K characters)

Publisher of text edition

Project Gutenberg

Credits

Produced by Marius Masi, Meredith Bach and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/American Libraries.)

Release date

2009-12-11

Rights

Public domain in the USA.

About the author

W. B. (William Butler) Yeats

W. B. (William Butler) Yeats

1865–1939

A towering voice of Irish poetry and one of the key writers of literary modernism, he joined myth, politics, love, and the supernatural in verse that still feels vivid today. His work ranges from dreamy early lyrics to sharp, unforgettable poems like those of his later years.

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