The Magi
Poetry
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William Butler Yeats
The Magi Key Facts
Key Facts
Writer: William Butler Yeats (1865 – 1939)
Original Title: The Magi
Source: The Wild Swans at Coole (1919)
Written Time: Around 1914-1916
Published Date: 1919
Form: Lyric poem
Genre: Symbolist poetry
Tone: Mysterious, contemplative, and reflective
Point of View: First-person
Total Lines: 8 lines
Total Part: 1 part
Setting:
Time Setting: Reflecting both Bibli...
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The Magi Character
Characters:
The Magi – The three wise men, depicted as pale, unsatisfied figures with ancient faces. They are still searching for spiritual fulfillment.
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The Magi Summary
Background:
"The Magi" by W.B. Yeats talks about the three wise men who visited Jesus at his birth. In this poem, they are shown as unhappy and still searching for answers. Even after seeing Jesus, they were not satisfied. The poem shows their long journey and how they are still looking for the truth. Yeats uses simple images to show their disappointment and
Summary:
The Appearance of the Magi: I...
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The Magi Literary Device
Figures of Speech:
Simile: The faces of the Magi are compared to "rain-beaten stones," showing their age and weariness.
Metaphor: The "uncontrollable mystery" refers to the divine or spiritual mystery surrounding the birth of Christ. It symbolized as something powerful and beyond human control.
Imagery: Vivid images like "blue depths of the sky," "helms of silver," and "bestial floor" help...
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The Magi Quotations
Quotes:
"Pale unsatisfied ones"
Explanation: This refers to the Magi, who remain unfulfilled in their search for spiritual understanding.
"Hoping to find once more"
Explanation: The Magi continue their quest for deeper spiritual meaning, feeling unsatisfied with past revelations.
"Being by Calvary's turbulence unsatisfied"
Explanation: Despite witnessing Christ's crucifixion, they still long f...
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