“Happier of happy though I be, like them I cannot take possession of the sky, mount with a thoughtless impulse, and wheel there, one of a mighty multitude whose way and motion is a harmony and dance magnificent.”
Quote by William Wordsworth
Work
The Excursion and The Recluse
This book delves into the contrasting experiences of an individual on a journey and another who has chosen seclusion, offering a nuanced exploration of the human condition and the complexities of personal growth. more
Author
William Wordsworth
William Wordsworth was an English Romantic poet, born on April 7, 1770, in Cockermouth, and died on April 23, 1850. His poetry is renowned for its depiction of natural landscapes and profound expression of personal emotions and inner world. more
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