by Sam McCready

A William Butler Yeats Encyclopedia

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This important book for students and those interested in Irish literature and W. B. Yeats has been published by Greenwood Press in August 1997. It contains more than 1000 entries, together with a Chronology. The entries include:

• Biographies of Yeats' family, including his ancestors and extended family.
• Biographies of literary and political figures associated with Yeats and his writings.
• Biographies of persons referred to in the major poems, plays, novels and essays.
• Guide to places associated with Yeats, and to those mentioned in his major poems, plays and essays.
• Brief account of the content of Yeats' major collections of poetry, including a publication history.
• Summary of the plots of Yeats' plays, with production histories.
• Guide to the mythological figures in the poems and plays.


Where applicable, each entry is accompanied by a list of important reference works. There is also a select Bibliography and Index. All entries are cross-listed.

$95

ISBN 0-313-28371-0

Available

To order direct, contact GREENWOOD PRESS

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W. B. Yeats Chronology 1865-1939

W. B. Yeats Selected Bibliography

Songs of Wandering Aengus

If you would like further information on the Encyclopedia or wish to comment on any of the entries, please E-Mail me. I'll enjoy hearing from you.
 

mccready@umbc.edu