When You Break a Poet's Heart: A Reading, Summary, and Analysis of Yeats' "When You Are Old"

The video provides a reading and analysis of W.B. Yeats' poem 'When You Are Old.' It explores the poem's themes, including love, aging, and regret, and offers a stanza-by-stanza breakdown. The video also delves into the biographical context of Yeats' relationship with Maud Gonne, providing insights into how personal experiences influenced his work. Various interpretations are discussed, highlighting the poem's universal themes and Yeats' unique poetic style.

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