Perfect Strain
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“A Perfect Strain” is a poem by Isabella Valancy Crawford, known for its intricate imagery and evocative language. It explores the delicate balance between nature’s raw beauty and the human struggle to understand and appreciate it. Crawford utilizes metaphors and personification to create a vivid portrait of the natural world, highlighting the tension between its inherent perfection and the imperfection of human perception. The poem resonates with themes of harmony, tension, and the quest for a deeper understanding of the natural world.Book Details
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