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What is the date of composition of the sonnet 'Composed upon Westminster Bridge, September 3, 1802'?
What is the date of composition of the sonnet 'Composed upon Westminster Bridge, September 3, 1802'?
- 31st July 1802 (correct)
- 3rd September 1802
- 1803
- 31st July 1803
Who was William Wordsworth visiting in Calais before his forthcoming marriage to Mary Hutchinson?
Who was William Wordsworth visiting in Calais before his forthcoming marriage to Mary Hutchinson?
- Francis Jeffrey
- Caroline by Annette
- Annette Vallon (correct)
- Dorothy Wordsworth
In which volume was the sonnet 'Composed upon Westminster Bridge, September 3, 1802' first published?
In which volume was the sonnet 'Composed upon Westminster Bridge, September 3, 1802' first published?
- Poems in One Volume
- Poems in Three Volumes
- Poems in Two Volumes (correct)
- Selected Poems
What sight did the City, St Pauls, and a multitude of little boats make as they crossed Westminster Bridge?
What sight did the City, St Pauls, and a multitude of little boats make as they crossed Westminster Bridge?
Which review praised the sonnet 'Composed upon Westminster Bridge, September 3, 1802' when it was first published?
Which review praised the sonnet 'Composed upon Westminster Bridge, September 3, 1802' when it was first published?
William Wordsworth's sonnet 'Composed upon Westminster Bridge, September 3, 1802' was first published in 1803.
William Wordsworth's sonnet 'Composed upon Westminster Bridge, September 3, 1802' was first published in 1803.
The sonnet describes London and the River Thames from Westminster Bridge in the evening.
The sonnet describes London and the River Thames from Westminster Bridge in the evening.
The sonnet was originally dated 1803, but this was corrected in later editions to 31 July 1802.
The sonnet was originally dated 1803, but this was corrected in later editions to 31 July 1802.
The sonnet received generally excoriating reviews from critics when first published.
The sonnet received generally excoriating reviews from critics when first published.
William Wordsworth was visiting Annette Vallon and his daughter Caroline by Annette in Calais before his forthcoming marriage to Mary Hutchinson.
William Wordsworth was visiting Annette Vallon and his daughter Caroline by Annette in Calais before his forthcoming marriage to Mary Hutchinson.
William Wordsworth's sonnet 'Composed upon Westminster Bridge, September 3, 1802' was first published in the collection Poems, in Two Volumes in 1807.
William Wordsworth's sonnet 'Composed upon Westminster Bridge, September 3, 1802' was first published in the collection Poems, in Two Volumes in 1807.
The sonnet was originally dated 1803, but this was corrected in later editions to 31 July 1802.
The sonnet was originally dated 1803, but this was corrected in later editions to 31 July 1802.
The sonnet was composed on September 3, 1802.
The sonnet was composed on September 3, 1802.
The sonnet 'Composed upon Westminster Bridge, September 3, 1802' describes London and the River Thames from Westminster Bridge in the early morning.
The sonnet 'Composed upon Westminster Bridge, September 3, 1802' describes London and the River Thames from Westminster Bridge in the early morning.
The sonnet received generally excoriating reviews from critics when first published.
The sonnet received generally excoriating reviews from critics when first published.
Study Notes
William Wordsworth's Sonnet
- Composed upon Westminster Bridge, September 3, 1802, was written on July 31, 1802, not September 3, 1802.
- The sonnet describes London and the River Thames from Westminster Bridge in the early morning, with the City, St Paul's, and a multitude of little boats creating a breathtaking sight.
Publication and Reception
- The sonnet was first published in 1807, in the collection Poems, in Two Volumes.
- It received generally negative reviews from critics when first published.
Personal Life
- William Wordsworth visited Annette Vallon and his daughter Caroline in Calais before his forthcoming marriage to Mary Hutchinson.
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Test your knowledge of William Wordsworth's sonnet 'Composed upon Westminster Bridge, September 3, 1802' which describes London and the River Thames from Westminster Bridge. Explore the history and themes depicted in this iconic Petrarchan sonnet.
