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“In fierce March weather White waves break tether, And whirled together At either hand, Like weeds uplifted, The tree-trunks rifted In spars are drifted, Like foam or sand.” quote by Algernon Charles Swinburne
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“In fierce March weather White waves break tether, And whirled together At either hand, Like weeds uplifted, The tree-trunks rifted In spars are drifted, Like foam or sand.”

Algernon Charles Swinburne

About This Quote

Source Poem: “The Wind” (published 1866)

The poem paints a vivid, turbulent scene where natural forces clash, symbolizing chaos and upheaval.

In simple terms: Nature’s chaos depicted.

Key Takeaway

Observe the power of natural forces.

Themes

nature chaos conflict

Mood

melancholic intense

Type

poetic descriptive

When to use this quote

  • storm watching
  • creative writing
  • environmental study

Key Concepts

imagery symbolism

Questions to Reflect On

  • How does the imagery affect you?
  • What emotions arise from the chaos?
A Different Perspective

The metaphor may obscure clear meaning for some readers.

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