Lines Written in Early Spring PDF by William Wordsworth (1798)
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1798
William Wordsworth
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This document is a poem by William Wordsworth, focused on the beauty of nature and human suffering. It details his reflections on early spring and expresses his sadness about the state of humanity.
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Lines Written in Early Spring William Wordsworth (1798) I HEARD a thousand blended notes, While in a grove I sate reclined, In that sweet mood when pleasant thoughts Bring sad thou...
Lines Written in Early Spring William Wordsworth (1798) I HEARD a thousand blended notes, While in a grove I sate reclined, In that sweet mood when pleasant thoughts Bring sad thoughts to the mind. To her fair works did Nature link The human soul that through me ran; And much it grieved my heart to think What man has made of man. Through primrose tufts, in that green bower, The periwinkle trailed its wreaths; 10 And 'tis my faith that every flower Enjoys the air it breathes. The birds around me hopped and played, Their thoughts I cannot measure:-- But the least motion which they made It seemed a thrill of pleasure. The budding twigs spread out their fan, To catch the breezy air; And I must think, do all I can, That there was pleasure there. 20 If this belief from heaven be sent, If such be Nature's holy plan, Have I not reason to lament What man has made of man? 1798. Saylor URL: http://www.saylor.org/courses/engl404 Saylor.org This resource is in the public domain. Page 1 of 1
