Lovely the woods, waters, meadows, combes, vales, All the air things wear that build this world of Wales.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Hopkins praises the natural beauty of Wales, highlighting how the landscape shapes the world.
- In plain terms
- The woods and waters of Wales make the world beautiful.
- What can you take from it?
- Appreciate how landscape shapes beauty.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- What landscape defines your home?
- How does place affect beauty?
Another view
The focus is geographically limited to a specific region.
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