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Title: Per Amica Silentia Lunae
Note: Reading ease score: 57.3 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.
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Summary: "Per Amica Silentia Lunae" by W. B. Yeats is a philosophical and poetic work, likely written in the early 20th century. It explores profound themes concerning art, the self, and spirituality through a series of reflective essays and dialogues. The title translates to "Through the Friendly Silence of the Moon," indicating a contemplative tone and an engagement with the mystical aspects of human experience and creativity. In this collection, Yeats delves into the nature of artistic creation, the inner workings of the mind, and the relationship between the individual and the universe. He discusses the struggles of the artist, citing historical figures and their quests for truth and beauty. The text oscillates between abstract concepts and personal reflection, suggesting that art is both a personal journey and a reflection of deeper universal truths. Through vivid imagery and contemplative prose, Yeats invites readers to engage with their own inner landscapes and to consider the spiritual dimensions of creativity and existence. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Yeats, W. B. (William Butler), 1865-1939
EBook No.: 33338
Published: Aug 3, 2010
Downloads: 303
Language: English
Subject: Essays
LoCC: Language and Literatures: English literature
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
Title: Per Amica Silentia Lunae
Note: Reading ease score: 57.3 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.
Credits:
Produced by Brian Foley and the Online Distributed
Proofreading Team at http:
//www.pgdp.net
(This file was
produced from images generously made available by The
Internet Archive/American Libraries.)
Summary: "Per Amica Silentia Lunae" by W. B. Yeats is a philosophical and poetic work, likely written in the early 20th century. It explores profound themes concerning art, the self, and spirituality through a series of reflective essays and dialogues. The title translates to "Through the Friendly Silence of the Moon," indicating a contemplative tone and an engagement with the mystical aspects of human experience and creativity. In this collection, Yeats delves into the nature of artistic creation, the inner workings of the mind, and the relationship between the individual and the universe. He discusses the struggles of the artist, citing historical figures and their quests for truth and beauty. The text oscillates between abstract concepts and personal reflection, suggesting that art is both a personal journey and a reflection of deeper universal truths. Through vivid imagery and contemplative prose, Yeats invites readers to engage with their own inner landscapes and to consider the spiritual dimensions of creativity and existence. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Yeats, W. B. (William Butler), 1865-1939
EBook No.: 33338
Published: Aug 3, 2010
Downloads: 303
Language: English
Subject: Essays
LoCC: Language and Literatures: English literature
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.