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"It knows not what it is" is aparrantly an allusion to a Bible verse, but nobody seems to know ohw it is relevant to the poem (Sailing To Byzantium). Any ideas? Cheers.

thanks guys for your help. still doesnt explain the religious allusion though so if anyone else has any ideas about that id really appreciate them.

Hi all. If anyone studying Yeats' poetry for Module B could tell me what the quote in Sailing To Byzantium "it knows not what it is" means that would be great. I know it is some sort of allusion to a Biblical quote something along the lines of "Forgive him father for he knows not what he...

Sorry I can't help either, but I'm also in the same boat. I am going to fail this assessment because I've never done a comparative study before. This is so stupid! Yea so if anybody could help us that would be great.

Thanks very much for your advice. I decided to go down the track of art and the domestic and confined lives women lived in the 19th century. Basically... a girl is brought up by her wealthy grandfather after living in middle class society until her parents died, she then has to learn to bend...

I have been given the task to write a short story which demonstrates my knowledge of 19th century ways of thinking. Where the heck should I start? Any ideas anyone?