This collection of masterful poetry demonstrates the extraordinary range and beautiful lyricism of Ireland's most accomplished poet, William Butler Yeats. The poems selected here cover love and regret, Irish folktales, beauty, politics, family and satire. From the romantic ideals of his youth to the innovative realist of his later years, this collection spans the breadth of Yeats' output.

The Irish poet William Butler Yeats (1865-1939) was a leading figure of early 20th century literature. In 1923, he was awarded the Nobel Prize for literature and he drew his inspiration from the Irish nationalist movement.