This seminar explores the period in poetry from 1890 to World War II through the poetic work of William Butler Yeats. Using other poets for orientation, such as T.S. Eliot and Ezra Pound, we will trace the development of Yeats’ models for poetry and life.

PRIMARY TEXTS:
The readings will be available on the Virtual TAU site.

SEMINAR REQUIREMENTS:
In addition to a referat, students will be expected to present a poem from the schedule in class and discuss it in relation to the general topic of the seminar. This presentation, in outline form, will be submitted in writing to the instructor before the class. The grade will also be composed of active class participation.