Question

What is the meaning of 'Echoing green'.........​

Answer 1

The Echoing Green" (or Ecchoing Green) is a poem by William Blake published in Songs of Innocence in 1789. The poem talks about merry sounds and images which accompany the children playing outdoors. Then, an old man happily remembers when he enjoyed playing with his friends during his own childhood.

Answer 2

The Answer is:

William Blake's poem The Echoing Green is written in simple language to express respect for nature. However, if we delve further, we will discover the poem's theme of life and death. The poem is narrated by a little child playing in the park "Echoing Green." The poem is divided into three stanzas that, if we dig deep enough, reflect the three stages of existence.

• The Echoing Green by William Blake is a poem about a person's life and the various periods of his life, such as birth, living, and death. It simply portrays how everything in the world begins cheerfully, whether it's the day or a person's life.
• The poem also depicts a contrast between childhood innocence and the experience gained with age. It depicts several stages of a person's life, from childhood to old age.
• The joyful ringing of bells and the singing and chirping of birds depict the delights of childhood and youth when one is full of energy. 
• Then comes old age, which makes you tired and weary, and when elderly, you remember about your youth and its joys. At this age, there is a sense of dread that everything is coming to an end.
• The poem captures the joyful noises and pictures that follow children's outdoor play.
• In this poem, the poet portrays a grassy park on a warm day in late April. The earth is illuminated by the sun's golden rays. Everything glistens with life. The sky is blue and clear. Happy songbirds such as skylarks and thrushes accompany the pleasant sound of the church bells. They welcome the arrival of spring with their delicious notes. 
• Then, an older man warmly recalls his own childhood recollections of playing with his friends.
• Old John and other senior citizens are seated beneath the oak tree. They are watching young boys and girls participate in sports.
• They are all laughing and attempting to forget about their worries. They recall their own childhood and recall how much fun they had playing on the green field.

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