A Terrible Beauty Is Born by W.B. Yeats

A Terrible Beauty Is Born

W.B. Yeats

52 pages • first pub 2016 (editions)

fiction classics poetry challenging reflective medium-paced
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Description

'But I, being poor, have only my dreams; / I have spread my dreams under your feet...' By turns joyful and despairing, some of the twentieth century's greatest verse on fleeting youth, fervent hopes and futile sacrifice.

Community Reviews Summary of 254 reviews

Moods

reflective 75%
emotional 65%
challenging 37%
inspiring 34%
dark 18%
mysterious 18%
informative 9%
lighthearted 9%
relaxing 9%
funny 6%
hopeful 6%
sad 3%
tense 3%

Pace

fast 38%
medium 32%
slow 29%

Plot- or character-driven?

N/A: 93% | Character: 6%

Strong character development?

N/A: 86% | It's complicated: 6% | No: 6%

Loveable characters?

N/A: 73% | No: 13% | Yes: 13%

Diverse cast of characters?

N/A: 73% | No: 26%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

N/A: 91% | It's complicated: 8%

Average rating

3.52

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