Four Years

Name: Four Years
Author: W. B. Yeats

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An autobiographical account of the author's early years in a London suburb, describing family life, the house and neighborhood, and his immersion in Pre-Raphaelite and Romantic traditions. He reflects on his father's changing artistic practice, his own devotion to poets and painters such as Blake and Rossetti, and the tensions between reverence for the past and younger painters' insistence on painting contemporary life. The narrative interweaves memories of aesthetic enthusiasms, friendships among artists and scholars, and the development of a personal imaginative faith that treats poetic tradition as a substitute religion.

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W. B. Yeats

William Butler Yeats (1865-1939) was an Irish poet, dramatist, and one of the foremost figures of 20th-century literature. A key figure in the Irish Literary Revival, Yeats's work often reflects his deep interest in mysticism, folklore, and the complexities of the human experience. His poetry is characterized by its lyrical beauty and philosophical depth, exploring themes of love, politics, and the passage of time. Notable works include "The Tower" and "The Second Coming," which showcase his innovative use of imagery and symbolism. Yeats was awarded the Nobel Prize in Literature in 1923, cementing his legacy as a pivotal voice in modern poetry.

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