• Cultural Revival: How W.B. Yeats and Lady Gregory Used Poetry to Save Irish Identity

  • Aug 21 2024
  • Length: 13 mins
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Cultural Revival: How W.B. Yeats and Lady Gregory Used Poetry to Save Irish Identity

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  • In this episode of "Great Poets: How Two Voices Revived a Nation," your host, JP, takes you on a captivating journey through the lives of W.B. Yeats and Lady Gregory—two monumental figures in Irish literature who played crucial roles in revitalizing Ireland's national identity. Discover how their passion for Irish culture, mythology, and history not only shaped their poetry and plays but also became a beacon of hope and pride for a nation under foreign rule. We’ll delve into Yeats’ iconic poems like "The Lake Isle of Innisfree," "The Song of Wandering Aengus," and "Easter, 1916," uncovering the deep symbolism and historical significance embedded within these works. Through their collaboration, Yeats and Lady Gregory preserved Ireland’s cultural heritage, ensuring that the stories and identity of a pre-colonial Ireland would never fade. Tune in to explore the intersection of poetry, mythology, and national revival, and see how two voices can indeed save a nation’s soul.
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