This poem describes a vision of a "Semi-Quixote" who is simultaneously Don Quixote and a desert Arab. The speaker of this poem declares that "by love Â… all grandeur comes, all truth and beauty," and he sees "the perfect image of a mighty Mind, of one that feeds upon infinity." The speaker of this poem rejoices at the death of Robespierre, saying "Come now ye golden times." In this poem, Vaudracou
This poem describes a vision of a "Semi-Quixote" who is simultaneously Don Quixote and a desert Arab. The speaker of this poem declares that "by love Â… all grandeur comes, all truth and beauty," and he sees "the perfect image of a mighty Mind, of one that feeds upon infinity." The speaker of this poem rejoices at the death of Robespierre, saying "Come now ye golden times." In this poem, Vaudracour is imprisoned because of his love for Julia and ultimately becomes a recluse. The poet's indebtedness to Milton is hinted at when he describes this poem's subject matter as "some old Romantic tale by Milton left unsung." Journeys undertaken by the speaker of this poem include a crossing of the Alps in Book VI and, in the last book, an ascent of Snowdon. For 10 points, name this poem subtitled "Growth of a Poet's Mind" by William Wordsworth.
This poem describes a vision of a "Semi-Quixote" who is simultaneously Don Quixote and a desert Arab.
The Prelude