what is the theme of the poem when I set out for lyonnesse for class 8th by deepak guide
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When I set out for Lyonnesse is a poem written by Thomas Hardy. In this poem he told us about his experience when he set out for a place names Lyonnesse.
When the poet set out for Lyonnesse it was winter season. The foliage of the tress was covered with frost. He had to travel very far. The place was hundred miles away. No prophet or the wisest wizard could guess what experience the poet would have at Lyonnesse. He himself could not predict his future. When the poet returned from Lyonnesse his eyes were bright with happiness. It was as if he had experienced a revelation of life. Everyone silently noticed that the poet's happiness was a rare quality which cannot be measured.
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Describe Thomas Hardy's visit to Lyonnesse?
Lyonnesse is an imaginary name. Thomas Hardy once visited a parish to supervise the restoration of a church there. He stayed there for a while doing job. However when he returned the people saw a remarkable change in him. His eyes seemed to have a unique charm. They also seemed to possess greater depth.
Of course, no one said anything to the poet. However very quietly they began to guess what had happened to the poet. The poet says that the place he visited was a sacred at Lyonnesse. The happenings there had changed him.
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What is Lyonnesse?
In Arthurian legend Lyonnesse was a country near Cornwall in south west England. It is supposed to have been submerged in the sea. It is also the mythical birthplace of Sir Tristam.
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Why did the poet really go?Why did he called this place as Lyonnesse?
The poet had gone to supervise the restoration of a church. He calls it Lyonnesse because thought it was remarkable and sacred as Lyonnesse.