詩人William Butler Yeats
時代20th-century literature
William Butler Yeats was an Irish poet and one of the foremost figures of 20th-century literature. He was a key figure in the Irish Literary Revival and co-founded the Abbey Theatre. Yeats was awarded the 1923 Nobel Prize in Literature.
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いつPublished in 1919
なぜThe poem reflects the personal thoughts of an airman during World War I, believed to be inspired by Major Robert Gregory, a friend of Yeats. It explores themes of duty, identity, and the futility of war.
形式Lyric poem