Question

B. Explain these lines in your own words. 1. Our lays are of cities whose lustre is shed, The laughter and beauty of women long dead; The sword of old battles, the crown of old kings, And happy and simple and sorrowful things.​

Answer 1

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1. Our lays are of cities whose lustre is shed:- The wandering singers adopt themes for their songs about cities whose glorious past have been forgotten.

2. The laughter and beauty of women long dead:- About the past lives of noble, happy, and beautiful women.

3. The sword of old battles, the crown of old kings:- About mighty battles and the kings who fought with bravery.

4. And happy and simple and sorrowful things:- Finally they also sang about happy, simple, and sorrowful day-to-day matters that touched everyone's hearts.

Extra information:-

$\red\implies$ The poet conveys that their songs covered many subjects like beauty, history, glory, bravery, happiness, and sorrow.

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• lays - short songs or lyrics or narrative poems meant to be sung
• lustre - a  gentle shine or soft glow
• sorrowful - causing grief

$\bf\purple{Hope\:it\:helps!}$

Answer 2

Answer:

yes brother hope you have a good day