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In this video, we are going to talk about William Butler Yeats, a very important modernist poet.
Before talking about W.B. Yeats poems, we are going to take a look at W.B. Yeats biography - his poetic style, major poetic influences and literary contribution.
Then, we present Easter 1916 summary in English for UGC NET English aspirants. Easter 1916 by William Butler Yeats is a political poem written to celebrate the bravery of the Irish leaders who took part in the Easter Uprising, an Irish rebellion against England. If you are looking for a simple and easy Easter 1916 analysis, this video will be helpful for you.
Next, we take a look at Sailing to Byzantium poem which is considered one of the masterpieces of W.B. Yeats. Sailing to Byzantium by W.B. Yeats talks about an inner spiritual voyage towards eternal wisdom. The theme of the poem is the dichotomy of flesh and spirit, art and Nature. The Sailing to Byzantium summary in English will help you understand all the 4 stanzas and the important phrases that are frequently asked in UGC NET English. The Sailing to Byzantium analysis will help you understand the inner meaning of the poem.
Both these poems are extremely important if you are preparing for UGC NET English. Plenty of questions are asked every year from these 2 poems.
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