The Hour Glass by W. B. Yeats
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About this eBook
| Author | Yeats, W. B. (William Butler), 1865-1939 |
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| Title | The Hour Glass |
| Note | Reading ease score: 94.6 (5th grade). Very easy to read. |
| Credits | Produced by Nichole Apostola and David Widger |
| Summary | "The Hour-Glass" by W. B. Yeats is a morality play written in the early 20th century. This theatrical work delves into themes of belief, doubt, and the existential crisis faced by a wise man as he confronts his impending death. The narrative reflects the philosophical inquiries characteristic of Yeats' writing, showcasing the tension between knowledge and faith. The story centers around a wise man who, having taught his pupils to renounce belief in spiritual and metaphysical concepts, is confronted by an angel. The angel informs him that he will die when the last grains of sand fall from an hourglass. In his desperation to avoid death and secure a place in heaven, the wise man seeks someone who believes to save him, realizing too late that he himself has lost faith. Despite his efforts to convince his pupils and even his wife to believe, he finds that they have all adopted his skeptical views. Ultimately, only the Fool, who embodies a kind of innocent wisdom, possesses the belief necessary to redeem the wise man's soul. The play concludes with poignant reflections on faith and the potential for redemption, even in the face of imminent death. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PR: Language and Literatures: English literature |
| Subject | Ireland -- Drama |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 7448 |
| Release Date | Feb 1, 2005 |
| Most Recently Updated | Feb 9, 2013 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 92 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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