Much can they praise the trees so straight and high, The…
“Much can they praise the trees so straight and high, The sailing pine,the cedar proud and tall, The vine-prop elm, the poplar never dry, The builder oak, sole king of forests all, The aspin good for staves, the cypress funeral, The laurel, meed of mighty conquerors And poets sage, the fir that weepest still, The yew obedient to the bender's will, The birch for shafts, the sallow for the mill, The myrrh sweet-bleeding in the bitter wound, The warlike beech, the ash for nothing ill, The fruitful olive, and the platane round, The carver holm, the maple seldom inward sound.”
About This Quote
This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.
A catalog of tree species, each linked to its practical or symbolic role, illustrating nature’s diverse contributions to human life and culture.
In simple terms: Trees as resources and symbols.
Key Takeaway
Nature's utility and symbolism.
Themes
Nature
Utility
Symbolism
Culture
Ecology
Mood
Reflective
Aweful
Didactic
Type
Descriptive
Didactic
Nature
When to use this quote
- Forest management
- Poetic description
- Historical symbolism
- Botanical study
- Craftsmanship
Key Concepts
Woodworking
Medicine
Mythology
Agriculture
Practical Applications
- Educational material on tree uses
- Inspiration for eco‑poetry
Questions to Reflect On
- How do specific trees shape cultural identities?
- What does this list reveal about human reliance on nature?