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Ring Out, Wild Bells

Ring Out, Wild Bells

Tennyson, Alfred
Humphrey, L. B.

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PhilosophyBiographies GeneralGeneral Poetry

ISBN10: 1428617930
ISBN13: 9781428617933
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Published: May 26 2006
Pages: 48
Weight: 0.18
Height: 0.12 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
Ring Out, Wild Bells is a poem written by Alfred Tennyson, one of the most famous Victorian poets. The poem is a reflection on the passing of time and the changing of the year. It is often read at New Year's Eve celebrations and is a call to leave the past behind and embrace the future.The poem begins with the ringing of bells, a traditional symbol of celebration and joy. However, as the poem progresses, Tennyson's tone becomes more somber and reflective. He asks the bells to ring out the old year and to welcome the new, but also to ring out the sadness and pain of the past.Tennyson uses vivid imagery to convey his message, describing the wild sky and the frosty silence of winter. He also speaks of the wild regret and wild unrest that can accompany the passing of time.Overall, Ring Out, Wild Bells is a powerful and moving poem that encourages us to look forward to the future while acknowledging the challenges and difficulties of the past. It is a timeless reminder that the passing of time is inevitable, but that we can choose how we respond to it.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

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