Strange fits of passion have I known
Strange fits of passion have I known
Book Brief
BetaPoem • Fiction
England • Early 19th century
Adult
13+ years
Super Short Summary
In "Strange fits of passion have I known," a speaker recounts a nighttime horseback journey to their lover's cottage. As they ride, the moon becomes a central focus, reflecting their inner emotions. The poem explores themes of love, anxiety, and existential contemplation, capturing the unpredictable nature of human emotions.
Melancholic
Contemplative
Bittersweet
"Strange fits of passion have I known" is a lyrical ballad by William Wordsworth, exploring themes of love and nature in a deeply introspective style.
Wordsworth was said to be inspired by his relationship with his sister, Dorothy, when composing many of his poems, which often feature intimate and personal emotions.
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This poem is part of Wordsworth's collection titled Lyrical Ballads, which he co-authored with Samuel Taylor Coleridge, and is considered a landmark in the Romantic poetry movement.
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Poem • Fiction
England • Early 19th century
Adult
13+ years
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