The Wild Swans at Coole
The Wild Swans at Coole
The Wild Swans at Coole is a collection of poetry by Irish poet W. B. Yeats, published in 1917 and 1919. The central poem reflects the speaker's contemplation of the beauty of swans at a lake, contrasting their eternal grace with his own aging and lost vitality. The collection explores themes of beauty, love, loss, and the passage of time, showcasing Yeats's emotional depth and vivid imagery. It is regarded as one of Yeats's finest works, capturing the complexities of human experience and nostalgia.
