William Butler Yeats

William butler Yeats chris Jackson Ms. bob Writing round literature Sept. 14, 2000 “When You Are Old” William butler Yeats Unrequited jockey is a common theme in poetry. Nature, death, wars, religions are all operative themes but love is the most important. It gives the reader an insight to the antecedent’s inner feelings. “When You Are Old” by William Butler Yeats is no exception. Yeats reflects upon his unconditional love for a woman who was non ready(a) for a serious relationship.

“When You Are Old” i s about Maud Gonne, an Irish nationalist who William Butler Yeats was infatuated with and his unrequited love for her. In the poem, Maud Gonne is reflecting on past loves and relationships. She realizes that Yeats was her only companion who love her unconditionally. numerous loved her, or said they did, but non in all(prenominal) respect like Yeats. Perhaps if her acknowledgement were sooner, Yeats would have matrimonial her. Many key w...If you want to beat up a full essay, order it on our website: OrderCustomPaper.com

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