Over hill, over dale, Thorough bush, thorough brier, Over…
““Over hill, over dale, Thorough bush, thorough brier, Over park, over pale, Thorough flood, thorough fire, I do wander everywhere, Swifter than the moon's sphere; And I serve the fairy queen, To dew her orbs upon the green. The cowslips tall her pensioners be: In their gold coats spots you see; Those be rubies, fairy favours, In those freckles live their savours: I must go seek some dewdrops here And hang a pearl in every cowslip's ear. Farewell, thou lob of spirits; I'll be gone: Our queen and all our elves come here anon.””
About This Quote
This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.
The fairy narrator describes a whimsical, all‑encompassing journey, celebrating nature’s magic and the quest for wonder.
In simple terms: A fairy roams everywhere seeking dew.
Key Takeaway
Seek wonder everywhere.
Themes
nature
magic
exploration
fantasy
Mood
dreamy
enchanting
Type
poetic
mythic
When to use this quote
- poetry
- theatre
- creative writing
- environmental appreciation
Key Concepts
mythic quest
symbolic flora
Questions to Reflect On
- What does the dew symbolize?
- How does wandering reflect human curiosity?
A Different Perspective
May romanticize nature without acknowledging its harshness.