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    The poem describes the speaker coming upon a Scottish girl singing a melancholy song in an unknown language. Though the speaker does not understand the words, the girl's singing deeply moves and captivates him. The memory of her song lingers in his mind, leaving a profound sense of longing and reflection. Through four stanzas, the speaker recounts being transfixed by the girl's performance and feeling haunted by the lasting impression of her beautiful but melancholy tune.

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    The poem describes the speaker coming upon a Scottish girl singing a melancholy song in an unknown language. Though the speaker does not understand the words, the girl's singing deeply moves and captivates him. The memory of her song lingers in his mind, leaving a profound sense of longing and reflection. Through four stanzas, the speaker recounts being transfixed by the girl's performance and feeling haunted by the lasting impression of her beautiful but melancholy tune.

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    SOLITARY REAPER

    • William Wordsworth
    • English poet
    Title: "The Solitary Reaper"
    Author: William Wordsworth
    Summary: "The Solitary Reaper" is a lyrical ballad by William Wordsworth. The poem describes the
    experience of the speaker who comes across a Scottish girl in the countryside, singing a melancholic song
    in an unknown language. The speaker is captivated by the beauty and emotional impact of the girl's song,
    which stays with him long after he has left the scene.
    Type of Poem: "The Solitary Reaper" is a lyric poem characterized by its musicality and emotional
    intensity. It combines narrative elements with introspective and reflective moments.
    STANZA WISE SUMMARY
    Stanza 1: The speaker comes across a solitary Highland girl in the Scottish countryside, who is singing a
    sorrowful song. The speaker is intrigued and acknowledges that the girl's song is as captivating as that of a
    nightingale.
    Stanza 2: The speaker listens intently to the girl's song, transf ixed by its beauty. The melody echoes
    throughout the valley, enveloping the speaker in its profound and enchanting sound. The speaker wonders
    about the meaning of the song, unable to understand its language.
    Stanza 3: Even though the speaker cannot comprehend the words of the song, its impact on the speaker is
    profound. The memory of the girl's singing stays with the speaker, haunting their thoughts and evoking a
    sense of melancholy. The speaker describes an "inward eye" that preserves the memory of the song.
    Stanza 4: The speaker longs to know the content and meaning of the girl's song. They express a desire to
    experience that captivating moment once again and yearn for someone to provide an explanation of the
    song's message. The beauty of the girl's singing has left a lasting impression on the speaker's heart.
    Stanza-wise Information:
    Stanza 1:
    • Tone: Observational, contemplative
    • Mood: Peaceful, curious
    • Setting: Scottish countryside
    • Poetic Persona: The speaker, who narrates the experience
    • Point of View: First-person perspective, recounting the event
    • Theme: The power of music to evoke strong emotions and create lasting memories
    • Literary Devices/Figurative Language: Alliteration ("The Solitary Reaper," "No Nightingale did ever
    chaunt"), personification ("Yon solitary Highland Lass"), simile ("Like the nightingale's thy plain-
    song"), repetition ("The Solitary Reaper").
    Stanza 2:
    • Tone: Enchanted, absorbed
    • Mood: Transfixed, captivated
    • Setting: Scottish countryside
    • Poetic Persona: The speaker, absorbed in the experience
    • Point of View: First-person perspective, describing the girl's singing
    • Theme: The transcendent power of art and its ability to connect people across language and culture
    • Literary Devices/Figurative Language: Personification ("I listened, motionless and still"), simile ("As
    a vale profound"), repetition ("Will no one tell me").
    Stanza 3:
    • Tone: Reflective, nostalgic
    • Mood: Melancholic, pensive
    • Setting: Not specified
    • Poetic Persona: The speaker, reflecting on the memory of the girl's song
    • Point of View: First-person perspective, introspective
    • Theme: The lingering impact of beauty and art on the human soul
    • Literary Devices/Figurative Language: Personification ("That inward eye"), simile ("That melancholy
    strain"), metaphor ("Heart be still!").
    Stanza 4:
    • Tone: Wistful, longing
    • Mood: Yearning, nostalgic
    • Setting: Not specified
    • Poetic Persona: The speaker, expressing a desire to hear the song again
    • Point of View: First-person perspective, expressing longing
    • Theme: The fleeting nature of beauty and the desire for its return
    • Literary Devices/Figurative Language: Personification ("Will no one tell me").

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