In Memory of W.B. Yeats
Poetry
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W. H. Auden
In Memory of W.B. Yeats Summary
Background
H. Auden wrote this poem after the death of the famous poet W. B. Yeats. Yeats passed away in 1939 during a cold winter. Auden admired Yeats and wanted to honor his memory. The poem talks about Yeats' death, how his poetry will live on, and the power of poetry in hard times. Auden shows respect for Yeats and believes poetry can heal people’s hearts.
Summary
Part I - The Day of D...
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In Memory of W. B. Yeats Theme
Themes:
Death and Loss: The poem talks about Yeats' death and how it affects the world and people around him.
The Power of Poetry: Auden says that poetry may not change events, but it stays alive and gives meaning to life.
Human Frailty: The poem shows that even great poets like Yeats are human and face weakness and sickness.
Legacy of a Poet: It highlights how Yeats' words and poetry liv...
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In Memory of W. B. Yeats Character
Characters:
W. B. Yeats: The central figure of the poem, Yeats. He is the poet whose death inspires reflection on the lasting impact of his poetry.
The Poet’s Admirers/Readers: These are the people who keep Yeats’ poetry alive. They give new meanings to his words after his death.
Auden (the Speaker): As the speaker of the poem, Auden reflects on Yeats’ life, death, and the enduring power of...
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In Memory of W. B. Yeats Literary Device
Figures of Speech:
Metaphor: Comparing Yeats' body to a breaking city ("provinces of his body revolted").
Personification: Giving human qualities to things like silence ("Silence invaded the suburbs").
Simile: Comparing Yeats to ordinary people ("You were silly like us").
Imagery: Vivid pictures like "snow disfigured the public statues" to show a cold, lifeless scene.
Symbolism: Winter...
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In Memory of W.B. Yeats key Facts
Key Facts
Writer: W. H. Auden (1907-73)
Original Title: In Memory of W. B. Yeats
Source: A collection of Auden’s poems
Written Time: 1939
Published Date: 1939
Form: Elegy
Genre: Modernist Poetry, Elegy
Tone: Reflective, Mournful, Philosophical
Point of View: Third-person omniscient
Total Lines: 97 lines
Total Part: 3 parts
Setting:
Time Setting: Winter, 1939 (the tim...
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