Question

3. Dear God! the very houses seen asleep,
All that mighty heart is lying still!​

Answer 1

Composed upon Westminster Bridge, September 3, 1802

Ne'er saw I, never felt, a calm so deep! The river glideth at his own sweet will: Dear God! the very houses seem asleep; And all that mighty heart is lying still!

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Answer 2

The given verse is from the poem titled, "Composed Upon Westminster Bridge".

• The poem was penned in the year 1802 by William Wordsworth
• It is a sonnet that describes the beautiful London skyline, enhanced by the early morning sky

• The admiration that William Wordsworth has for his city is evident

• The poet effectively utilizes hyperbole, personification, simile, and imagery to paint a literary picture of London city

• In the given lines, the poet personifies London's residential buildings, calling them quiet. The city itself is described as being mighty. He writes how in the early hours of the day, there is nothing but silence, and a sense of calm envelops the bustling city

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