The Song of Wandering Aengus

Lavishly-illustrated gift picture book – a cross-over title that will appeal to adults and young people.

William Butler Yeats was one of Ireland’s most revered writers, and a major voice in 20^th century poetry in the English language. His early work, of which The Song of Wandering Aengus is one of his most beautiful examples, was steeped in the ancient tales of the Irish Gaelic tradition. To celebrate the upcoming 75^th anniversary of the poet’s death in 2014, and the 150^th anniversary of his birth in 2015, Futa Fata is proud to present this picture book interpretation of one of Yeats’ most enduring evocations of love and loss.

The book is lovingly illustrated in ethereal watercolours by one of Italy’s finest picture book artists, Marina Marcolin.

Marina Marcolin was born in Vicenza, Italy, in 1975. She works as a professional illustrator for major Italian and foreign publishing houses. Her work has been published in Italy, Spain, Greece, France, Switzerland, Taiwan, Korea, Germany and Holland. Her illustrations have been exhibited in Italy and other foreign countries and she has received various awards concerning her work.

This edition is hauntingly illustrated by Italian Marina Marcolin in a beautiful hardback edition.. Marcolin works in watercolour and her delicate brushstrokes capture the cadences of the poem and illuminate Yeats’ lyricism wonderfully well. (Age 12+) [NO’M] CBI Recommended Reads

A book beyond my wildest dreams - Amazon Reviewer

Exquisite illustrations - Amazon Reviewer

Údar: William Butler Yeats

Maisitheoir: Marina Marcolin

Foilsithe: 2014