The Hour Glass
1903
The Hour Glass is a morality play by W. B. Yeats, first published in 1903. It explores themes of belief, doubt, and existential crisis through the story of a wise man who, facing death, seeks redemption from an angel. As he grapples with the consequences of his teachings that led his pupils to renounce faith, he realizes that only the Fool, embodying innocent wisdom, holds the belief necessary for salvation. The play reflects Yeats' philosophical inquiries and the tension between knowledge and faith.
