Glencoe British Literature Unit 6: Theme 11 - "The Lake Isle of Innisfree" / "When You Are Old" /. . ."

• Poetry

• Nonfiction

• Drama

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Theme 11
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The Lake Isle of Innisfree
When You Are Old
The Wild Swans at Coole
Sailing to Byzantium
An Irish Airman Foresees His Death
The Second Coming
by William Butler Yeats

Audible Yeats
These five audio recordings are of William Butler Yeats himself reciting a few of his poems, including "The Lake Isle of Innisfree," in his inimitable style. Listen to each audio clip and reflect on Yeats's delivery. Then read "When You Are Old" to the class in your own style.