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The Collected Works of W. B. Yeats, Volume XIII: A Vision is part of a fourteenvolume series under the general editorship of eminent Yeats scholar George Bornstein and formerly the late Richard J. Finneran and George Mills Harper. One of the strangest works of literary modernism, A Vision is Yeats's greatest occult work.Edited by Yeats scholars Catherine E. Paul and Margaret Mills Harper, the volume presents the 'system' of philosophy, psychology, history, and the life of the soul that Yeats and his wife George (ne Hyde Lees) received and created by means of mediumistic experiments from 1917 through the early 1920s. Yeats obsessively revised the book, and the revised 1937 version is much more widely available than its predecessor. The original 1925 version of A Vision, poetic, unpolished, masked in fiction, and close to the excitement of the automatic writing that the Yeatses believed to be its supernatural origin, is presented here in a scholarly edition for the first time.The text, minimally corrected to retain the sense of the original, is extensively annotated, with particular attention paid to the relationship between the published book and its complex genetic materials. Indispensable to an understanding of the poet's late work and entrancing on its own merit, A Vision aims to be, all at once, a work of theoretical history, an esoteric philosophy, an aesthetic symbology, a psychological schema, and a sacred book. It is as difficult as it is essential reading for any student of Yeats.
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- Q: What is the main theme of 'A Vision' by W.B. Yeats? A: 'A Vision' explores complex themes of philosophy, psychology, and the nature of reality, presenting a system of thought derived from Yeats's mediumistic experiences.
- Q: How does this edition differ from the 1937 version of 'A Vision'? A: This edition presents the original 1925 version, which is more poetic and unpolished compared to the revised 1937 version, offering insights into Yeats's early thoughts.
- Q: Who edited this volume of 'The Collected Works of W.B. Yeats'? A: The volume is edited by Yeats scholars Catherine E. Paul and Margaret Mills Harper, ensuring scholarly accuracy and context.
- Q: Is this book suitable for beginners in Yeats's work? A: While 'A Vision' is essential for understanding Yeats's late work, its complexity may be challenging for beginners. Some familiarity with Yeats's poetry and philosophy is recommended.
- Q: What is the page count and binding type of this edition? A: This edition has 448 pages and is available in paperback binding.
- Q: When was 'The Collected Works of W.B. Yeats Volume XIII: A Vision' published? A: This volume was published on March 16, 2013.
- Q: What kind of annotations does this edition include? A: The text includes extensive annotations that highlight the relationship between the published book and its genetic materials, providing a deeper understanding of Yeats's work.
- Q: Is this book considered a work of literary modernism? A: 'A Vision' is recognized as one of the strangest works of literary modernism and is essential for those studying this literary movement.
- Q: What is the condition of the book? A: The book is new, ensuring that readers receive a fresh and unmarked copy.
- Q: What is the significance of 'A Vision' in Yeats's body of work? A: 'A Vision' is significant as it encapsulates Yeats's esoteric philosophy and psychological theories, making it crucial for understanding his late poetry and thought processes.