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The Great Political Poems

Past Present Future

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Exploring the personal and relatable aspects of the poem Easter 1916

Delve into the analysis of Yates' poem Easter 1916, highlighting its personal and relatable depiction of political failure, intertwined with discussions on the impact of the Irish Revolution on language, martyrdom, and the formation of a powerful mythology surrounding the event.

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