"Collected Poems is a reproduction of the 1933 edition of Yeats’ collected poems, featuring works spanning several decades of his prolific career. His fondness for Irish folklore is reflected in earlier works, such as Crossways (1889). In The Wind among the Reeds (1899), Yeats fascination for the mystical comes to the fore, whereas in Responsibilities (1914), he adopts a more direct style of prose. The Tower (1928) reveals Ireland’s turbulent political state. While the great poet’s themes changed over the years, his use of symbolism and powerful imagery to bring his words to life remained constant in his work."