Ode To Duty

Ode To Duty

by William Wordsworth

William Wordsworth's "Ode to Duty" is a powerful poem that explores the nature of moral obligation. The speaker, addressing Duty as a personified force, seeks guidance and strength in fulfilling their moral responsibilities. The poem is characterized by its solemn tone, its use of elevated language, and its exploration of themes of duty, conscience, and the human condition. Wordsworth's use of imagery and metaphor creates a sense of awe and wonder, suggesting that Duty is a force that transcends the ordinary and demands our respect and obedience.

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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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