Enrollment is now open for a new summer course taught by historian M. Wright at The Celtic Junction in St. Paul, MN. Enroll here: https://celticjunction.org/product/political-yeats/
William Butler Yeats is quite well-known as a poet and dramatist, but what about his politics and theories of history? This class will aim to understand the political Yeats by using one text per class as an anchor to each session’s theme, with short additional readings to prepare before each class. We will discuss mythology and folklore, nationalism, and spirituality and religion, all with the goal of understanding Yeats as a historical and political thinker who still has much to teach us today. No texts are required for purchase, simply bring yourself and a willingness to read and discuss. Aficionados and those new to Yeats are all encouraged to attend!
This class is on-site at the Celtic Junction Art Center’s new classroom which is located upstairs, across the hall from the McKiernan Library. The class may also be taken partially or entirely online.
5 in-person and online meetings (hybrid). Thursdays. 6:30-7:45 pm. May 18 – June 15.
