Lecture by Dr. Ed Wilson: William B. Yeats: "The Second Coming" and "A Prayer for My Daughter"
Abstract
Description
The recording begins with Wilson talking about the two poems the class will be analyzing: "The Second Coming" and "A Prayer for My Daughter." He then moves to analysis, using historical and spiritual contexts, among others. The recording fades out at the end. There are various points of coughs, seat sounds, and other background noises throughout.
This lecture was recorded by Emily Brewer as a sophomore English major, sitting in the front row, using an audiocassette recorder.
This lecture was recorded by Emily Brewer as a sophomore English major, sitting in the front row, using an audiocassette recorder.