5 Questions
Who is the author of the poem 'Composed upon Westminster Bridge'?
William Wordsworth
When was 'Composed upon Westminster Bridge' written?
September 3, 1802
In the poem, what does the city wear 'like a garment'?
The beauty of the morning
What is described as 'glideth at his own sweet will' in the poem?
The river
What does the author claim 'never felt, a calm so deep'?
The author
Study Notes
Poem Details
- The poem "Composed upon Westminster Bridge" was written by William Wordsworth on September 3, 1802.
Description of the City
- The city is wearing the beauty of the morning like a garment.
- The city's structures (ships, towers, domes, theatres, and temples) are open to the fields and the sky.
- The air is smokeless, and everything is bright and glittering.
Description of the Sun
- The sun is shining beautifully in its first splendour.
- The sun's light is illuminating the valley, rock, and hill.
Emotions and Atmosphere
- The speaker has never felt a calm so deep.
- The atmosphere is peaceful, with the river gliding smoothly.
- The houses seem to be asleep, and the city's heart is lying still.
A poem by William Wordsworth, describing the beauty of a morning in London, with the city and its landmarks shining in the smokeless air.
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