Sailing To Byzantium by W.B. Yeats
In this evocative poem, the speaker embarks on a metaphorical journey from the realm of the living to the timeless and eternal city of Byzantium, seeking transcendence and spiritual renewal. The poem contrasts the vibrancy of youth and the decay of old age, exploring themes of mortality, art, and the quest for immortality. Through rich imagery and symbolic language, the speaker aspires to escape the physical limitations of the human body and achieve a state of permanence through the enduring power of art and intellect, ultimately finding solace in the eternal beauty of the spiritual world.
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- Published
- 1928
- Nationality
- Irish
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- Original Language
- English
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