The Secret Rose - Paperback

The Secret Rose is a collection of poems and short stories by the renowned Irish poet William Butler Yeats. The book is divided into two sections, with the first containing poems and the second consisting of five short stories. The poems in the first section explore themes of love, loss, and the search for spiritual enlightenment. Many of the poems are inspired by Yeats' own experiences and relationships, while others draw on Irish folklore and mythology. The language is rich and evocative, with vivid imagery and complex symbolism.The short stories in the second section are set in various historical periods and explore themes of love, betrayal, and the supernatural. They feature a range of characters, from kings and warriors to ordinary people caught up in extraordinary circumstances. The stories are steeped in Irish folklore and mythology, and showcase Yeats' skill as a storyteller.Overall, The Secret Rose is a captivating and thought-provoking collection that offers a glimpse into the mind of one of Ireland's greatest poets and writers. It is a must-read for anyone interested in Irish literature, mythology, and folklore.A man, with thin brown hair and a pale face, half ran, half walked, along the road that wound from the south to the town of Sligo. Many called him Cumhal, the son of Cormac, and many called him the Swift, Wild Horse; and he was a gleeman, and he wore a short parti-coloured doublet, and had pointed shoes, and a bulging wallet. Also he was of the blood of the Ernaans, and his birth-place was the Field of Gold; but his eating and sleeping places where the four provinces of Eri, and his abiding place was not upon the ridge of the earth.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.