Fountain
'Fountain' Summary
The poem opens with a description of a fountain, which is depicted as a symbol of nature's beauty and power. The speaker then reflects on the way that the fountain's water is constantly changing, and he uses this image to explore the idea that all things in nature are in a state of constant flux. The speaker also considers the way that the fountain's water flows over and around obstacles, and he uses this image to suggest that nature is always finding a way to overcome challenges and to continue flowing forward.Book Details
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James Russell Lowell
United States
James Russell Lowell (1819-1891) was an American poet, critic, editor, and diplomat. He was one of the leading figures of the Fireside poets, a group of New England writers who were among the first Am...
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