“Oh, blank confusion! true epitome Of what the mighty City is herself, To thousands upon thousands of her sons, Living amid the same perpetual whirl Of trivial objects, melted and reduced To one identity.”
Quote by William Wordsworth
Work
The Collected Poems of William Wordsworth
This compilation includes a wide array of works by William Wordsworth, a leading figure in the Romantic movement, highlighting his deep engagement with the natural world and the complexities of human emotions and existence. 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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