The Heart of Dublin

This week we read Dubliners, a collection of short stories written by James Joyce that chronicles the lives of many … More

Humanity, The Dead, and Joyce

One thing that I really enjoyed about “The Dead”was that nothing really happened. What I mean by that is that … More

Artful Repetition in Yeats

What most interested me about Yeats was the repetition that artfully goes unnoticed in each of the poems. Its almost … More

The Striking Bluntness of Yeats’s “An Irish Airman foresees his Death”

While reading through all of Yeats’s poems last week, the one that stood out to me the most was his … More

Religious Allusions and Anxiety

Yeats’ poem “Second Coming” is a truly interesting poem to read, with its dramatic analogies and historical relevance. Despite his … More

The Irish Airman’s Sacrifice for the Stone

In Yeats’ poem “Easter, 1916,” he explores the fight against British overtake and encapsulates the passion with which they yearn … More

Tension in the Literary Hemisphere

Through reading Yeats’ poems alone, it is evident that his work was essential within the Revivalist movement. Yeats’ ability to … More

Reason Why Yeats Sounds Unclear

Yeats, who is the most representative figure among Irish writers, struggled to show the conflict between the nature and art. … More

Spirituality & Poetry

This week I decided to explore the exhibition titled The Life and Works of William Butler Yeats. After exploring the … More

It’s Christmastime Again, Charlie Brown

A deeper understanding and appreciation for the twenty-five-minute film It’s Christmastime Again Charlie Brown was the last thing I expected … More