William Butler Yeats - Sailing to Byzantium
Event Details
Perhaps best known as the origin of the famous phrase No Country For Old Men, this poem overflows with ideas to inspire and delight us. Written in 1926, when Yeats was in his sixties, Sailing to Byzantium describes a journey to a far-off city as an exploration of how immortality, art and the human spirit may converge, with a few early 20th Century ideas about the occult thrown in.
The four stanzas of ottova rima create a structure which perfectly expresses the poems meaning and the stunning language and imagery make it a wonderful pleasure to read aloud. With readings and discussion, we’ll work towards a deeper understanding of this unforgettable poem.
JOINING DETAILS:
- Facilitated by Caroline Hammond
- Single meeting study, Wednesday 21 February 2024, 6.00-8.00 pm
- £30 includes background materials and opening notes
- Sailing to Byzantium can be read on the Poetry Foundation website
