'The Second Coming': Yeats and the Apocalypse

In this week’s episode of "Beyond the Verse", brought to you by PoemAnalysis.com and Poetry+, Joe and Maiya take a deep dive into William Butler Yeats’ apocalyptic poem 'The Second Coming'. They explore Yeats’ use of biblical allusions, the recurring themes of societal collapse, and his cyclical view of history, which reflects the chaos and uncertainty of the post-World War I era.Join the discussion as Joe and Maiya dissect Yeats’ background, his views on revolution and change, and how The Second Coming captures a world on the brink of a new, ominous era. They explore the poem’s opening lines, the metaphor of the falcon and the falconer, and the chilling imagery of the “rough beast” slouching towards Bethlehem.Get exclusive PDFs on 'The Second Coming' available to Poetry+ users:Full PDF GuidePoetry Snapshot PDFPoem Printable PDFwith Rhyme Schemewith Meter Syllableswith both Rhyme and MeterSome other useful PDFs as part of Poetry+:William Butler Yeats PDF GuideFirst World War Poets PDF GuideIrish Literary Revival PDF GuideFor more in-depth analysis of Yeats and his works, visit PoemAnalysis.com, where you can access a wide range of analyzed poems and resources in our extensive PDF Learning Library.Tune in and Discover:Yeats’ apocalyptic visioSend us a textPsst! The Folium Diary has something it wants to tell you - please come a little closer...YOU can change the world - you do it every day. Let's change it for the better, together.Listen on: Apple Podcasts   SpotifySupport the showAs always, for the ultimate poetry experience, join Poetry+ and explore all things poetry at PoemAnalysis.com.

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