"The Cutting of an Agate" is a collection of essays by the famous Irish poet and playwright William Butler Yeats. In this book, the author explores the themes of poetry, art, literature, and culture. Yeats reveals his own thoughts on various aspects of creativity, the fate of the poet, the influence of mythology on literature, and much more. He examines various types of poetry, analyzes their connection with the general spiritual development of society. This book helps the reader to better understand Yeats' views on art and poetry, as well as his philosophical reflections on beauty, creativity and the role of the poet in society. "The Cutting of an Agate" is an important work that helps deepen your understanding of the literary legacy of one of the greatest poets of the 20th century.