Ernest A. Boyd's collection of essays delves into the complexities of Irish literature, examining the works of greats such as W.B. Yeats, George Russell (A.E.), and James Joyce. Boyd provides a deep analysis of these authors and their works, covering everything from the symbolism of Yeats' poetry to the influence of philosophy on Joyce's writing. A must-read for anyone interested in Irish literature. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.