Which of the following information is not true of Yeats' famous poem 'The Second Coming'?
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A.
Chinua Achebe's, famous novel. 'Things Fall Apart' takes it title from this poem.
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B.
It is written in sonnet form
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C.
The title of the poem alludes to the biblical Book of Revelation.
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D.
It was written in 1919, soon after the end of World War I.
Correct Answer:
B. It is written in sonnet form
Explanation:
W.B. Yeats’s renowned work, The Second Coming, is a lyrical poem originally appearing in The Dial rather than a sonnet. Drawing on biblical references, the poem utilizes the concept of the gyre to illustrate Yeats’s perspective on history. It depicts a world consumed by chaos, violence, and ruin, leading the poet to conclude that a new spiritual manifestation is essential. Therefore, option (b) is correct.
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