Contents: Preface. 1. Boyhood of W.B. Yeats. 2. Manhood of W.B. Yeats. 3. The troubles in Yeats. 4. Celtic Twilight. 5. Rosa Alchemica. 6. The Chameleon. 7. Cathleen ni Houlihan. 8. Pose of W.B. Yeats. 9. The gifts that govern men.

"In this biography the author has tried to show Yeats as a man formed in his own phrase by circumstances. He was born in an Irish Protestant Family. Yeats was interested in mysticism, reincarnation, communication with the dead, mediums, supernatural systems and oriental mysticism fascinated Yeats throughout his life.

The book shows that Yeats was not only a writer and poet but he was also involved in Irish Revolutionary. This biography is very helpful in knowing about useful information about the writer. This book would beneficiary for English students, teachers as well as general readers." (jacket)