The Lake Isle of Innisfree

In his poetry, he shows us how deep an impression Sligo made on his imagination.

The Lake Isle of Innisfree.
Photo courtesy of Randy Wang.

In 'The Lake Isle of Innisfree', he says:

"I will arise and go now, and go to Innisfree,

And a small cabin build there, of clay and wattles made:

Nine bean-rows will I have there, a hive for the honey-bee,

And live alone in a bee-loud glade."