A Vision: System, Symbols and Spirit
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Discover the personal beliefs of WB Yeats which inspire some of his most celebrated poetry with this introduction to A Vision. Join the NLI to mark the centenary year of the publication of A Vision 's first edition , WB Yeats' account of the passage of history and the journey of the soul with this introduction to the book by subject expert Dr Neil Mann, with opening words from the National Library of Ireland's Head of Special Collections, Crónán Ó Doibhlin. Steeped in symbolism and philosophy stemming from a lifetime of writing and magical experimentation, A Vision has long been regarded as a dense and challenging work to engage with. In this talk Neil Mann seeks to unpack and explain the various concepts crucial to understanding A Vision , providing insight into Yeats' esoteric life, his writings, his relationships and the occult system that lies at the heart of the book itself. This talk marks the launch of digitised material from the Yeats Occult Papers on to the NLI Catalogue, including the draft manuscript of A Vision .
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A Vision: System, Symbols and Spirit takes place on Tuesday, 22 September 2026 at 19:00.
A Vision: System, Symbols and Spirit is held at National Library of Ireland, 7-8 Kildare Street, Dublin, D02 P638 in Dublin.
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A Vision: System, Symbols and Spirit
About This Event
Discover the personal beliefs of WB Yeats which inspire some of his most celebrated poetry with this introduction to A Vision. Join the NLI to mark the centenary year of the publication of A Vision 's first edition , WB Yeats' account of the passage of history and the journey of the soul with this introduction to the book by subject expert Dr Neil Mann, with opening words from the National Library of Ireland's Head of Special Collections, Crónán Ó Doibhlin. Steeped in symbolism and philosophy stemming from a lifetime of writing and magical experimentation, A Vision has long been regarded as a dense and challenging work to engage with. In this talk Neil Mann seeks to unpack and explain the various concepts crucial to understanding A Vision , providing insight into Yeats' esoteric life, his writings, his relationships and the occult system that lies at the heart of the book itself. This talk marks the launch of digitised material from the Yeats Occult Papers on to the NLI Catalogue, including the draft manuscript of A Vision .
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When is A Vision: System, Symbols and Spirit?
A Vision: System, Symbols and Spirit takes place on Tuesday, 22 September 2026 at 19:00.
Where is A Vision: System, Symbols and Spirit taking place?
A Vision: System, Symbols and Spirit is held at National Library of Ireland, 7-8 Kildare Street, Dublin, D02 P638 in Dublin.
How much are tickets for A Vision: System, Symbols and Spirit?
Entry to A Vision: System, Symbols and Spirit is free.
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Tickets for A Vision: System, Symbols and Spirit can be booked via nli.ie using the "Check Tickets & Live Prices" button on this page, which opens the official booking site in a new tab.
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