Sailing To Byzantium Poem by William Butler Yeats Summary, Notes and Line by Line Explanation in English

Introduction William Butler Yeats’ poem “Sailing to Byzantium” was first published in 1928 as part of his collection titled “The Tower.” The poem talks about the quest for immortality using rich imagery and symbolism. The title sets the stage for a journey, both physical and metaphorical, to a distant and mythical place- Byzantium. Yeats was … Read more