The literary criticism of W.B. Yeats
By: B.N. Prasad.
Publisher: Classical Publishing Company
Published: 1985
Place of publication: 28,Shopping Centre,Karampura,New Delhi-110015,India
Language: eng
Number of pages: 257
Subjects: Yeats, W. B. 1865-1939 -- Knowledge -- Literature.; Criticism -- Ireland -- History.; Literature -- Philosophy.
First sentence: The reputation of W.B.Yeats as a poet and playwright has overshadowed his reputation as a literary critic.And yet his literary criticism is an important part of his total artistic achievement. His critical essayes contain not only major statement of his artistic creed but also contain acute and painstaking analysis of literary ideas and tendencies.
Description: Dr Baidya Nath Prasad was awarded the degree of Doctor of Literature(D.Litt) for his thesis on critical concept and ideas of W.B.Yeats by Patna University,India.

.This book, drawing mostly from the thesis  is a seminal work in which Dr Prasad has journeyed through the artistic and philosophical achievement s of modern English literary giants. Reading through a book is an experience of learning to appreciate fine literature,music,drama and philosophy.
Notes: Bibliography: p. [240]-250.
Includes index.

The book may be borrowed/bought from:
Mrs Basanti Prasad,Sukhdeo Nagar,Ranchi-834005,India
Table of contents: title: Chapter One- Background:Romantic and Victorian, Chapter Two:Influences,Chapter Three:Symbolism,Chapter Four:Poetics,Chapter Five:Dramatic Criticism,Chapter Six:The Middle Phases,Chapter Seven:Some Concept of Tragic Drama,Chapter Eight:Dramatic Dictition,Chapter Nine:The Final Phase,Chapter Ten ;Conclusion,Bibliography,Index