William Wordsworth

The Solitary Reaper

Critical Appreciation of “The Solitary Reaper” by William Wordsworth

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In “The Solitary Reaper” by William Wordsworth, the poet is deeply moved by a Scottish maiden’s melancholic song while she tends to her sheep in the field. He reflects on the beauty and emotive power of her unaccompanied singing and the timeless connection it evokes. Wordsworth’s use of vivid imagery and emotional language captures the … Read more

Critical Appreciation of “Ode: Intimations of Immortality from Recollections of Early Childhood” by William Wordsworth

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“The whole poem represents the passage from youth to maturity— from feelings of self-pity to compassion of all mankind.” Robert L. Cox, The Explicator, University Of South Carolina, Volume 19, Issue 6, March 1961. William Wordsworth’s “Ode: Intimations of Immortality from Recollections of Early Childhood” portrays his sheer intimacy with nature since his early childhood, … Read more