Died Quote by William Butler Yeats
“Locke sank into a swoon; The Garden died; God took the spinning-jenny Out of his side.”
About This Quote
Source Poem: The Tower, 1928
The poet laments the loss of nature and industry’s encroachment, blending myth with modernity.
In simple terms: Nature fades as industry rises.
Recognize the cost of progress.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- urban planning
- environmental activism
- literary analysis
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- How does industrial growth affect cultural identity?
- What can be preserved amid change?
Progress can erode cultural roots.