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Classic and Contemporary Poetry
THE FALL OF THE AAR, by WILLIAM WORDSWORTH Poet Analysis Poet's Biography First Line: From the fierce aspect of this river Last Line: These humbler adorations will receive. Subject(s): Alps; Handeck (falls), Switzerland; Mountains; Hills; Downs (great Britain) | |||
FROM the fierce aspect of this river, throwing His giant body o'er the steep rock's brink, Back in astonishment and fear we shrink: But, gradually a calmer look bestowing, Flowers we espy beside the torrent growing; Flowers that peep forth from many a cleft and chink, And, from the whirlwind of his anger, drink Hues ever fresh, in rocky fortress blowing: They suck -- from breath that, threatening to destroy, Is more benignant than the dewy eve -- Beauty, and life, and motions as of joy: Nor doubt but He to whom you pine-trees nod Their heads in sign of worship, Nature's God, These humbler adorations will receive. | Discover our Poem Explanations and Poet Analyses!Other Poems of Interest...CALIFORNIA SORROW: MOUNTAIN VIEW by MARY KINZIE CONTRA MORTEM: THE MOUNTAIN FASTNESS by HAYDEN CARRUTH GREEN MOUNTAIN IDYL by HAYDEN CARRUTH IF IT WERE NOT FOR YOU by HAYDEN CARRUTH A JEWISH FAMILY; IN A SMALL VALLEY OPPOSITE ST. GOAR by WILLIAM WORDSWORTH |
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