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How well do you know "I Wandered Lonely as a Cloud" by Wordsworth?
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How well do you know "I Wandered Lonely as a Cloud" by Wordsworth?

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How does Wordsworth compare himself to a cloud in "I Wandered Lonely as a Cloud"?

Wordsworth compares himself to a cloud, inducing a sense of lightness and spatial disorientation.

What does Wordsworth compare the daffodils to in the poem?

The daffodils become a "host," resembling stars in an inverted cosmos.

What modern aspect of Wordsworth's poetry is highlighted in "I Wandered Lonely as a Cloud"?

The notion of unconscious memory is a modern aspect of Wordsworth's poetry that is highlighted in "I Wandered Lonely as a Cloud".

Study Notes

  • "I Wandered Lonely as a Cloud" is a famous poem by Wordsworth.
  • The poem was inspired by the sight of daffodils waving in the wind.
  • Wordsworth compares himself to a cloud, inducing a sense of lightness and spatial disorientation.
  • The daffodils become a "host," resembling stars in an inverted cosmos.
  • Wordsworth saw all this without consciously processing the experience.
  • The memory of what he saw came back to him by chance.
  • This notion of unconscious memory is a modern aspect of Wordsworth's poetry.
  • It anticipates Marcel Proust's explorations of lost time.
  • The poem was written in 1802.
  • Wordsworth wrote the poem with his sister Dorothy.

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"Test your knowledge of Wordsworth's famous poem 'I Wandered Lonely as a Cloud' and discover the hidden meaning behind his comparison of daffodils to stars. Explore the modern aspects of his poetry and delve into the concept of unconscious memory. See how much you know about this timeless piece of literature, written by Wordsworth and his sister Dorothy in 180

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