検索キーワード： "William Butler Yeats" 科学・工学

Immerse yourself in the lyrical beauty and rich symbolism of the natural world as we explore the themes of connection, memory, and the passage of time, inspired by the evocative title. This podcast invites listeners to delve into a rotating collection of complete audiobooks that reflect on the intricate dance between humanity and nature, often tinged with elements of the supernatural and folklore. Each episode showcases a unique work that captures the essence of life's fleeting moments, the emotional weight of nostalgia, and the vibrant tapestry of Irish culture. Through the lens of poetry and...

The first two tales involve the persona's relationship with a certain Aherne, who has come into possession of a beautiful book by Joachim of Flora, a book deemed so heretical that Pope Alexander IV had all known copies burnt. This one overlooked copy, Aherne now cherishes, apparently influenced by a sect directed by a Michael Robartes. (Both Robartes and Aherne appear in other works of Yeats.) A decade after this introduction, Michael Robartes having suffered some "terrible destiny," part 2 opens with the persona catching sight of a much changed Aherne, convinced that he cannot be saved. After...