It is a Beauteous Evening, Calm and Free
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William Wordsworth
It is a Beauteous Evening, Calm and Free Poem
It is a Beauteous Evening, Calm and Free
By William Wordsworth
It is a beauteous evening, calm and free,
The holy time is quiet as a Nun
Breathless with adoration; the broad sun
Is sinking down in its tranquility;
The gentleness of heaven broods o'er the Sea;
Listen! the mighty Being is awake,
And doth with his eternal motion make
A sound like thunder—everlastingly.
Dear child! dear Girl! that wal...
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It is a Beauteous Evening, Calm and Free key Facts
Author: William Wordsworth (1770-1850)
Title of the Author: Poet Laureate of the United Kingdom from (1843-50)/ Most influential romantic poet/ Lake Poet/ Poet of Nature
Full title: It is a Beauteous Evening, Calm and Free.
Written Time: 1802
Published date: 1807 (in Poems, in Two Volumes)
Genre: Sonnet, Petrarchan Sonnet.
Tone: Happy
Total Lines: 14
Stanzas: 2. Octave and Sestet.
Rhyme Scheme:...
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It is a Beauteous Evening, Calm and Free Themes
Nature's Beauty: The poem celebrates the beauty of nature, describing the evening as "beauteous" and highlighting the tranquil and serene atmosphere. Wordsworth often wrote about his deep connection with nature, and this poem is no exception.
Spiritual Connection: The poem reflects Wordsworth's connection with nature and the divine. He feels a sense of God's presence in the natural world and expre...
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It is a Beauteous Evening, Calm and Free Literary Device
Symbols
Evening: Evening symbolizes the tranquil and serene moments in nature. It represents a time of reflection and spiritual connection with the natural world.
Child: The child in the poem symbolizes innocence and purity.
Sea: The sea is a symbol of vastness and eternity. It represents the timeless beauty of nature and the connection between the natural world and the human soul.
Calmness: The...
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It is a Beauteous Evening, Calm and Free Characters
Major Characters
The Poet (William Wordsworth) The poem is narrated by the poet himself, William Wordsworth. He describes his experience during a walk with his daughter.
The Daughter (Caroline) Wordsworth’s daughter is a central character in the poem. She is a young child accompanying her father on the evening walk by the sea. Her presence highlights the contrast between her innocence and the beau...
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It is a Beauteous Evening, Calm and Free Summary
Enjoying the Beauty of Nature and Experiencing the Presence of God on a Beautiful Evening: (First 8 Lines - Octave)
The poem begins with a description of a calm and beautiful evening. The sky is quiet, like a nun praying in silence. The sun is setting peacefully over the sea. The poet feels that the sky is watching over the ocean like a gentle guardian. Suddenly, he hears the sound of the waves cr...
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It is a Beauteous Evening, Calm and Free Quotes
It is a Beauteous Evening, Calm and Free Quotes
“It is a beauteous evening, calm and free,
The holy time is quiet as a Nun–”
Explanation: This line reflects the beauty of nature and the spiritual tranquillity of the moment.
“Thy nature is not therefore less divine:
Thou liest in Abraham’s bosom all the year;”
Explanation: In these lines, the speaker emphasizes that the beauty of...
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