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Ode on Christ's Nativity" XX The lonely mountains o're…

“Ode on Christ's Nativity" XX The lonely mountains o're, And the resounding shore, A voice of weeping heard, and loud lament; From haunted spring and dale Edg'd with poplar pale, [ 185 ] The parting Genius is with sighing sent, With flowre-inwov'n tresses torn The Nimphs in twilight shade of…” quote by Milton
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““Ode on Christ's Nativity" XX The lonely mountains o're, And the resounding shore, A voice of weeping heard, and loud lament; From haunted spring and dale Edg'd with poplar pale, [ 185 ] The parting Genius is with sighing sent, With flowre-inwov'n tresses torn The Nimphs in twilight shade of tangled thickets mourn.””

Milton

About This Quote

This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.

The poem depicts a desolate landscape where nature mourns, using vivid imagery of mountains, shores, and twilight to convey sorrow and longing.

In simple terms: Nature reflects deep grief and yearning.

Key Takeaway

Observe how nature mirrors human sorrow.

Themes

Explore symbolic use of landscape in poetry.

Mood

somber contemplative

Type

poetic reflective

When to use this quote

  • literature
  • symbolism
  • religious themes

Key Concepts

sorrow nature spiritual longing imagery

Practical Applications

  • reading groups
  • creative writing
  • spiritual contemplation

Questions to Reflect On

  • What emotions does the landscape evoke?
  • How does the setting enhance the spiritual theme?
A Different Perspective

The language may be archaic, limiting modern accessibility.

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