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    Pavement grey refers to the pedestrian way made up of concrete and is grey in colour. In the poem, the grey pavement symbolises ugliness of the urban life. It means hopelessness and rotting away of peace. Read summary of this poem.

    Pavement grey refers to the pedestrian way made up of concrete and is grey in colour. In the poem, the grey pavement symbolises ugliness of the urban life. It means hopelessness and rotting away of peace.

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    In the poem The Lake Isle of Innisfree, the poet says that "peace comes dropping slow" which means nature is patient and slow unlike the city life which is full of hurry. The poet believes that peace can never be achieved in the city life as it is rush. In nature, everything is calm and slow. A persRead more

    In the poem The Lake Isle of Innisfree, the poet says that “peace comes dropping slow” which means nature is patient and slow unlike the city life which is full of hurry. The poet believes that peace can never be achieved in the city life as it is rush.

    In nature, everything is calm and slow. A person sitting in the lap of nature experiences peace because he has plenty of time to watch morning coming after night and vice versa.

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    Innisfree is a real place in which the poet has spent his childhood. However in the poem The Lake Isle of Innisfree, Innisfree holds a deeper meaning. It symbolises nature, freedom, peace, thrill, solitude and an ideal place which is heaven for the poet. It is a place where the poet desires to escapRead more

    Innisfree is a real place in which the poet has spent his childhood. However in the poem The Lake Isle of Innisfree, Innisfree holds a deeper meaning. It symbolises nature, freedom, peace, thrill, solitude and an ideal place which is heaven for the poet.

    It is a place where the poet desires to escape in order to achieve freedom and bliss. The poet seems to have been fed up with the city life when he says that he is standing on the grey pavement.

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    The poet repeats the phrase "I will arise and go now" in the poem The Lake Isle of Innisfree which shows his eagerness to escape from the city life and go to the peaceful and blissful environment of Innisfree. He does not like to live in the city and in spite of being in the city, his heart's core lRead more

    The poet repeats the phrase “I will arise and go now” in the poem The Lake Isle of Innisfree which shows his eagerness to escape from the city life and go to the peaceful and blissful environment of Innisfree. He does not like to live in the city and in spite of being in the city, his heart’s core listens to the sound of water of Innisfree Lake.

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    The poet WB Yeats himself is the speaker in the poem The Lake Isle of Innisfree. Read summary of this poem.

    The poet WB Yeats himself is the speaker in the poem The Lake Isle of Innisfree.

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    The veil is something which is used to cover and hide oneself or the things. In the poem, the poet says "veils of morning" which symbolically refer to night because in this poem, the night is not considered as night. Instead, it is a veil which covers the morning. Read summary of this poem.

    The veil is something which is used to cover and hide oneself or the things. In the poem, the poet says “veils of morning” which symbolically refer to night because in this poem, the night is not considered as night. Instead, it is a veil which covers the morning.

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    Linnet is a small bird from the finch family. In the poet, the poet desires to watch the linnet's wings in the evening in Innisfree. The wings here depict a lot of linnets flying in a group in the sky. They create a very beautiful scenery and the poet imagines the be enjoying it. Read summary of thiRead more

    Linnet is a small bird from the finch family. In the poet, the poet desires to watch the linnet’s wings in the evening in Innisfree.

    The wings here depict a lot of linnets flying in a group in the sky. They create a very beautiful scenery and the poet imagines the be enjoying it.

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    The poet seems to be fed up with the dull life of urban areas. He does not like the greed for materialistic possessions, nor fancy life. The poet seems to be hopeful and eager and feels happy when he thinks about visiting the Innisfree. Read summary of this poem.

    The poet seems to be fed up with the dull life of urban areas. He does not like the greed for materialistic possessions, nor fancy life. The poet seems to be hopeful and eager and feels happy when he thinks about visiting the Innisfree.

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    The city life is full of dullness, restlessnes, greed, pollution, noise, misery and hate. On the other hand, the lake of Innisfree is peaceful, green and pleasant. There is no fancy life, no quest for materialistic possessions, no haste and no greed. There are bees buzzing, water making low and pleaRead more

    The city life is full of dullness, restlessnes, greed, pollution, noise, misery and hate. On the other hand, the lake of Innisfree is peaceful, green and pleasant. There is no fancy life, no quest for materialistic possessions, no haste and no greed.

    There are bees buzzing, water making low and pleasant sounds, linnets flying in the sky etc.

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    The midnight is glimmer (shining faintly) because of stars which twinkle in the clear sky. The twinkling of the stars make the night pleasant and worth enjoying. Read summary of this poem.

    The midnight is glimmer (shining faintly) because of stars which twinkle in the clear sky. The twinkling of the stars make the night pleasant and worth enjoying.

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