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A Writer’s Power

Posted on March 29, 2010 by Malcolm Farley

“…in truth, we have no gift to set a statesman right…” On Being Asked for a War Poem W.B. Yeats This verse from Yeats always sets my head ringing.  My reactions to his wonderful poem are complex, however.  First, Yeats’ … Continue reading →

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