Ode To Duty
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Wordsworth's "Ode to Duty" is an extended meditation on the importance of moral obligation. The poem's speaker, seeking a source of strength and guidance, addresses Duty directly, personifying it as a powerful and benevolent figure. The speaker acknowledges the difficulty of following Duty's call, which often demands self-sacrifice and hardship. However, they ultimately find solace in the belief that Duty's path leads to a higher purpose and a sense of inner peace. Throughout the poem, Wordsworth explores themes of conscience, responsibility, and the human struggle to reconcile personal desires with a sense of moral obligation. He uses vivid imagery and compelling metaphors to create a powerful and moving portrait of Duty's influence on human life. "Ode to Duty" is a timeless poem that speaks to the universal human experience of wrestling with ethical dilemmas and the pursuit of a meaningful life.Book Details
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William Wordsworth
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William Wordsworth was an English Romantic poet who, with Samuel Taylor Coleridge, helped to launch the Romantic Age in English literature with their joint publication Lyrical Ballads (1798). Wordswo...
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