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Immerse yourself in the enchanting world of celebrated poet William Butler Yeats as he unveils The Secret Rose, a mesmerizing collection of mystical tales steeped in the rich tradition of Irish folklore. These stories resonate with profound themes of loss and spiritual devotion. Accompanying this is the chapbook Rosa Alchemica, which delves into the shadowy realm of alchemical Rosicrucian practices, presented in Yeatss uniquely captivating prose. Join us for a journey through dark magic and ethereal beauty, narrated by Ben Tucker.

Yeats is widely regarded as one of the most important English-language writers of the 20th century. A hero of the pen rather than the sword. A Nobel Prize winner for Literature and a two-term senator of the Irish Free State, Yeats lived a full, active life that combined poetry and politics.

A wonderful selection of Yeats' finest work, read by the author himself along with Siobhan McKenna and others.

William Butler Yeats, the first Irishman to win the Nobel Prize for Literature, is not only one of the greatest poets of the 20th century but one of the most widely read. The landscape, myths, legends, and folklore of his homeland lie at the heart of his poetic imagination, and the unique musicality of Ireland adds to the richness of his verse. But the themes of his poetry are universal and timeless: the conflict between life and death, love and hate, and the meaning of man’s existence in an imperfect world.

This is a collection of 18 essays on a variety of occult-themed topics, covering the full spectrum of classic esoteric and related subjects, which include hermeticism, alchemy, magic, the Kabbalah, ancient wisdom and philosophy, the Tarot, Rosicrucianism, Freemasonry, Theosophy and spiritualism, by some of the most notable and prominent names in the history of those subjects.

One of the best-known collections of W. B. Yeats' prose, The Celtic Twilight explores the old connection between the Irish people and the magical world of fairies. Yeats, by traveling the land in the early 20th century and talking to the common people about their experiences with the creatures, yielded a colorful overview of Celtic fairy folklore.

Carcosa is a fictional land that first appeared in Bierce’s 1886 story “An Inhabitant of Carcosa” (included in this collection), and later is appeared Robert W. Chambers’s The King in Yellow. It has since been used by many other fantasy and horror writers and poets. This collection explores Carcosa and other fictional cities found in nineteenth-century poetry and short stories. The works of these classic and innovative writers are given new life, and a new generation of listeners will have the chance to voyage to Carcosa … and beyond.

William Butler Yeats remains one of the most popular poets of the 20th century.

"The Lake Isle of Innisfree," "He Wishes for the Cloths of Heaven," "Down by the Salley Gardens," "The Secret Rose": these are just a few of the poems that made William Butler Yeats an international figure. Born in Dublin in 1865, Yeats drew strength from the Irish tradition, as can be seen in this special audiobook, which presents the most important poems in the context of his life and ambitions.

Immerse yourself in a captivating collection of fairy and folk tales gathered by the renowned poet William Butler Yeats. Collected from the enchanting landscapes of Western Ireland and translated in the late 1800s, these stories echo the rich traditions and vibrant culture of the Irish peasantry. Join Michele Eaton as she brings these timeless tales to life.

In this enchanting narrative poem, we delve into a captivating dialogue between the venerable Irish hero Oisín and St. Patrick. Oisín recounts his extraordinary three-hundred-year journey in the immortal isles of Faerie, where he wed the stunning Sidhe Niamh. Together, they embarked on grand adventures filled with feasting and quests. However, the allure of the mortal realm proves irresistible. As Oisín inadvertently slips from his faerie horse, he transforms into a frail old man, revealing the stark contrast between his noble deeds and the perceived weaknesses of the present generation. ...

In the spirit of every artists quest to conjure a unique world from the chaos of our everyday lives, I aim to reveal a glimpse of Irelands beauty and depth to those who dare to look. Through meticulous observation and heartfelt storytelling, I share tales inspired by the remarkable Paddy Flynn, a bright-eyed elder residing in a humble cabin in Ballisodare. A master of narrative, he brings to life the realms of heaven, hell, purgatory, faeryland, and earth with a richness that rivals the greats like Homer. It is through his stories that we might rediscover the ancient simplicity and boundless ...

William Butler Yeats (1865-1939) was one of the greatest poets of the 20th century. Born in Dublin, a leader of the Irish Renaissance, he dreamed of creating a new cultural identity for his country. He was awarded the Nobel Prize for Literature in 1923. This compelling collection spans his career.

LibriVox volunteers bring you 14 recordings of All Things Can Tempt Me by W. B. Yeats, from The Green Helmet and Other Poems (1912). This was the Weekly Poetry project for January 17th, 2010.

LibriVox volunteers bring you nine different recordings of Aedh Wishes for the Cloths of Heaven, by William Butler Yeats. This was the weekly poetry project for the week of December 10th, 2006.

These broadcast quality archival recordings have been edited down into an amazing journey led by Robert Bly, one of America's greatest and entertaining thinkers. This audio explores the poetry of Yeats and goes deep into the author's biography to help bring to light the inspirations of Yeat's great works.

William Butler Yeats was born in Sandymount in County Dublin, Ireland, on 13th June 1865. Yeats is perhaps best described as Ireland’s national poet in addition to being one of the major twentieth-century literary figures of the English tongue. He represents the ‘Romantic poet of modernism,’ with an extraordinary style created from the outward emphasis on the expression of emotions and the extensive use of symbolism, imagery and allusions.

William Butler Yeats's early poetry is suffused with the radiant lyricism of Irish folklore and myth; the yearning romance and distinctly Irish voice of these first works of the Nobel laureate have inspired scores of poets. This splendid selection offers a distinctive sampling of the Yeatsian voice.

A short collection of recordings capturing William Butler Yeats reading his own work including "The Fiddler of Dooney" and talking about modern poetry.

Irish Fairy Tales is a collection of 14 Irish stories, edited by W. B. Yeats. Originally published in 1892, this collection is beautifully narrated by John Dunleavy and includes Yeats' notes and his "Classification of Irish Fairies."

Here are 24 of Yeats' finest poems, read by Siobhan McKenna, V.C. Clinton-Baddeley, Cyril Cusack, and Michael MacLiammoir.