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WEATHERS This is the weather the cuckoo likes, And so do…

“WEATHERS This is the weather the cuckoo likes, And so do I; When showers betumble the chestnut spikes, And nestlings fly; And the little brown nightingale bills his best, And they sit outside at 'The Traveller's Rest,' And maids come forth sprig-muslin drest, And citizens dream of the south and…” quote by Thomas Hardy
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“WEATHERS This is the weather the cuckoo likes, And so do I; When showers betumble the chestnut spikes, And nestlings fly; And the little brown nightingale bills his best, And they sit outside at 'The Traveller's Rest,' And maids come forth sprig-muslin drest, And citizens dream of the south and west, And so do I. This is the weather the shepherd shuns, And so do I; When beeches drip in browns and duns, And thresh and ply; And hill-hid tides throb, throe on throe, And meadow rivulets overflow, And drops on gate bars hang in a row, And rooks in families homeward go, And so do I.”

Thomas Hardy

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 contrasts preferred weather for different people, reflecting personal moods and social settings.

In simple terms: Weather mirrors feelings and society.

Key Takeaway

Observe how weather affects mood.

Themes

nature society emotion

Mood

contemplative melancholic

Type

literary poetic

When to use this quote

  • outdoor activities
  • social gatherings
  • travel planning

Key Concepts

Romanticism human experience

Questions to Reflect On

  • How does weather shape your day?
  • What weather do you prefer?
A Different Perspective

Weather can be unpredictable and affect plans.

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