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Died Quote by William Butler Yeats

“Locke sank into a swoon; The Garden died; God took the spinning-jenny Out of his side.” quote by William Butler Yeats
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“Locke sank into a swoon; The Garden died; God took the spinning-jenny Out of his side.”

William Butler Yeats

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.

Key Takeaway

Recognize the cost of progress.

Themes

loss industrialization myth environment

Mood

melancholic reflective

Type

literary philosophical

When to use this quote

  • urban planning
  • environmental activism
  • literary analysis

Key Concepts

ecology modernism symbolism

Questions to Reflect On

  • How does industrial growth affect cultural identity?
  • What can be preserved amid change?
A Different Perspective

Progress can erode cultural roots.

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