W.B. Yeats' The Tower is one of the poet's most important collections, featuring mature work exploring aging, Irish politics, and mysticism. Through poems like "Sailing to Byzantium" and "Leda and the Swan," Yeats grapples with mortality, legacy, and the relationship between art and life. This facsimile edition preserves the original publication, becoming both literary artifact and testament to how Yeats' later work represents some of poetry's greatest achievements.

WHY WE PICKED IT: Because The Tower shows Yeats at his peak, proving that poets can grow more powerful with age. This collection reminds us that the best art often comes from confronting mortality, and that Yeats' late work is among the finest poetry in English.

DETAILS: • Poet: William Butler Yeats • Publisher: Scribner Book Company • Format: Paperback • Publication Date: January 20, 2004 • ISBN: 9780743247283 • Edition: Facsimile Edition • Ships direct from distributor in 3–7 business days