William Butler Yeats (1865-1939) was an Irish poet from an artistic family; his work was greatly influenced by his country's beauty, folklore, and politics.
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'Brown Penny' by William Butler Yeats is an expression of the various levels of honest “love” that follow us from birth to death.
Unbridled1 - This is such a simple, yet very sweet poem of longing for love. Casting that penny into the fountain and wishing for the dream to come true. So ...
Brown Penny by William Butler Yeats - I whispered, 'I am too young,' And then, 'I am old enough'; Wherefore I threw a penny To find out if I might love. '
Oct 1, 2014 · In 'Brown Penny', Yeats explores the question of love; specifically in opening lines of the poem the speaker is pondering whether he is in love ...
Brown penny is used here as a symbol of chance. Chance that people take when they decide to carry on with their infatuated hearts not knowing if they will fail ...