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“But stories that live longest Are sung above the glass, And Parnell loved his country And Parnell loved his lass.” quote by William Butler Yeats
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“But stories that live longest Are sung above the glass, And Parnell loved his country And Parnell loved his lass.”

William Butler Yeats

About This Quote

Source Poem: “The Song of the Glass”, 1913

Songs that endure are sung above glass; Parnell loved his country and his beloved.

In simple terms: Enduring songs celebrate love for land and people.

Key Takeaway

Cherish lasting cultural expressions.

Themes

poetry nationalism love

Mood

melancholic proud

Type

literary historical

When to use this quote

  • public commemorations
  • literary studies
  • family traditions
  • art exhibitions

Key Concepts

heritage memory

Questions to Reflect On

  • What makes a song timeless?
  • How does love for country shape art?
A Different Perspective

May romanticize political figures.

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