In Memory of W. B. Yeats
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H. Auden's "In Memory of W. B. Yeats" is a moving elegy for the Irish poet William Butler Yeats.
The poem reflects on Yeats's life and work, exploring themes of mortality, art, and the relationship between the poet and society.
Auden uses a complex structure and imagery to convey his grief and admiration for Yeats.
The poem's famous line, "poetry makes nothing happen," is often misinterpreted, but in context, it emphasizes the intrinsic value of poetry as a form of expression and contemplation, rather than a tool for political or social change.
Auden's elegy is a powerful testament to the enduring power of art and the importance of remembering those who have shaped our cultural landscape.
H. Auden's "In Memory of W. B. Yeats" is a moving elegy for the Irish poet William Butler Yeats.
The poem reflects on Yeats's life and work, exploring themes of mortality, art, and the relationship between the poet and society.
Auden uses a complex structure and imagery to convey his grief and admiration for Yeats.
The poem's famous line, "poetry makes nothing happen," is often misinterpreted, but in context, it emphasizes the intrinsic value of poetry as a form of expression and contemplation, rather than a tool for political or social change.
Auden's elegy is a powerful testament to the enduring power of art and the importance of remembering those who have shaped our cultural landscape.
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Mentioned by Patrick Callahan to illustrate the idea that poetry is an end in itself, not merely a means to another end.
The Beautiful and the Sublime: How to Make Art that Leads to God | Prof. Patrick Callahan
