A Terrible Beauty Is Born by W.B. Yeats

A Terrible Beauty Is Born

W.B. Yeats

64 pages first pub 2016 (editions)

fiction classics poetry challenging reflective medium-paced

Description

'But I, being poor, have only my dreams; / I have spread my dreams under your feet...' By turns joyful and despairing, some of the twentieth century's greatest verse on fleeting youth, fervent hopes and futile sacrifice.

Community Reviews Summary of 188 reviews

Moods

emotional 75%
reflective 75%
challenging 31%
inspiring 31%
mysterious 25%
dark 12%
informative 12%
relaxing 12%
hopeful 6%
lighthearted 6%
tense 6%

Pace

fast 40%
medium 31%
slow 27%

Plot- or character-driven?

N/A: 87% | Character: 12%

Strong character development?

N/A: 87% | It's complicated: 12%

Loveable characters?

N/A: 87% | Yes: 12%

Diverse cast of characters?

N/A: 75% | No: 25%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

N/A: 85% | It's complicated: 14%

Average rating

3.51

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