Quote by William Butler Yeats, Land of He

You shall go with me, newly-married bride,And gaze upon a merrier multitude.White-armed Nuala, Aengus of the Birds,Feachra of the hurtling form, and himWho is the ruler of the Western Host,Finvara, and their Land of Heart's Desire.Where beauty has no ebb, decay no flood,But joy is wisdom, time an endless song.


You shall go with me, newly-married bride,And gaze upon a me

Summary

This quote from "The Land of Heart's Desire" by William Butler Yeats expresses the desire for a newly-married bride to join the narrator and witness a more joyful and vibrant world. The mentioned characters, such as Nuala, Aengus of the Birds, and Finvara, represent mythical figures associated with beauty, wisdom, and eternal bliss. In this land, beauty doesn't fade, decay is nonexistent, and joy is the ultimate form of wisdom. It highlights the dreamlike nature of this alternate realm, where time flows endlessly and harmoniously.

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Literary
By William Butler Yeats, Land of He
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