Certainly, I must confess my own barbarousness, I never heard the old song of Percy and Douglas that I found not my heart moved more than with a trumpet.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Sidney admits feeling deeply moved by an old ballad, comparing its emotional power to a trumpet.
- In plain terms
- Old songs can stir emotions as strongly as music.
- What can you take from it?
- Music and poetry have profound emotional impact.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- What stories move you most?
- How does art change mood?
Another view
Not everyone reacts strongly to old songs.
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