1. The Poetry of Yeats
... of human existence. The poem is in the form of the Ottava Rima - 8 stanzas with 8 lines in regular rhythm of 'abababcc', as it was traditionally used for heroic or epic poetry, reflecting the interwoven thoughts and images. The freedom, innocence and enthusiasm that is seen in the 'children's eyes' on Yeats visit are juxtaposed against the 'sixty-year ... ...
- Word Count: 892
- Approx Pages: 4
- Grade Level: Graduate