The Deserted Cottage (1859) - William Wordsworth - Bog

The Deserted Cottage is a poem written by the famous English poet William Wordsworth in 1859. The poem tells the story of a once-beautiful cottage that has been abandoned and left to decay in the middle of a desolate landscape. The poem is filled with vivid imagery and descriptions of the natural world, as Wordsworth reflects on the beauty and fragility of life.Through his words, Wordsworth creates a melancholy and haunting atmosphere, as he describes the crumbling walls and broken windows of the cottage, and the weeds and brambles that have taken over the once-beautiful garden. Despite the sadness of the scene, however, Wordsworth also celebrates the resilience of nature, as he describes the wildflowers that still grow in the midst of the ruin.Throughout the poem, Wordsworth reflects on the transience of human life and the enduring power of nature. He also touches on themes of memory, loss, and the passage of time, as he imagines the lives of the people who once lived in the cottage and the memories that they left behind.Overall, The Deserted Cottage is a beautiful and haunting poem that captures the essence of Wordsworth's romantic and introspective style. It is a powerful meditation on the beauty and fragility of life, and a testament to the enduring power of nature to heal and renew.Also Illustrated By John Gilbert. Engraved By The Brothers Dalziel.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.