Yeats and alchemy
William T. Gorski
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Yeats and alchemy
Published
1996
Publisher
State University of New York Press
Pages
223
ISBN-10
0791428419
Description
This book traces the development of alchemical discourse in the work of W.B. Yeats. His early essays and Golden Dawn transcripts demonstrate that for the poet, the alchemist was both artist and initiate. Gorski considers the themes of transformation, apocalypse, and futurity in relation to Yeats' alchemical representations of the 1890s. He uncovers Yeats' postmodern trajectory - to reconstitute the body, history, and material contingency which Yeats' original Symbolist aesthetic sought to transcend for "a world made wholly of essences.". Yeats and Alchemy bridges the resistant discourse of hermeticism and poststructuralism in alchemy's reclaiming of the culturally discarded value, in its theorizing of construction and deconstruction, and in its siting of the Other within the subject. Discussions of previously unpublished Yeats journals theorize on the Body's place and potential in spiritual transformation. Gorski also highlights the role Yeats assigned to alchemy in marriage and in his turbulent partnership with Maud Gonne.
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How many pages are in Yeats and alchemy?
This edition of Yeats and alchemy has approximately 223 pages. Please note, this is an estimate and the exact page count can vary between hardcover, paperback, and e-book versions.
How long does it take to read Yeats and alchemy?
For most readers, Yeats and alchemy typically takes between 4h 39m and 3h 6m to complete. This is based on the book's length of approximately 55,750 words and common reading speeds.
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What is the word count of Yeats and alchemy?
The estimated word count for Yeats and alchemy is approximately 55,750 words. This figure is calculated using industry-standard methods that consider genre-specific word density patterns, typical formatting and layout characteristics, and standard words-per-page ratios for published books.
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Who is the author of Yeats and alchemy?
Yeats and alchemy was written by William T. Gorski.
When was Yeats and alchemy published?
The publication date for this specific edition is 1996. The original work may have been published on a different date.