Allison, Jonathan, ed. William Butler Yeats. Series title:
Poetry for Young People. Illustrated by Glenn Harrington. New York: Sterling
Publishing Co., 2002.
The beauty of Ireland
and the haunting mysticism of 26 of Yeats’s poems are joined together in this
lovely collection. Editor Allison offers a brief introduction to each poem,
setting the work in its geographical as well as spiritual place within the body
of the poet’s works. It is fascinating to read that the pastoral “Lake Isle of
Innisfree” was inspired by the poet’s reflections on his visits to rural County
Sligo while standing on a busy London street. Each of the poems is enhanced by illustrator
Harrington’s captivating paintings. Unfamiliar words are briefly and subtly described,
furthering understanding without obstructing the power of either words or
pictures.
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