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Leader and the Swan

WB Yeats
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The poem describes the conception of Helen of Troy and references the sack of Troy, highlighting themes of beauty and tragedy.

Sentiment: Deep Dive
Trigger: Helen of Troy's conception
For: Listeners interested in mythology and literary analysis
Key quote: It is about a rape.
The host discusses WB Yeats' poem 'Leader and the Swan' to explore the conception of Helen of Troy, a pivotal figure in mythology. The poem's imagery and themes are analyzed in relation to Helen's beauty and the implications of her origins.