Comparison of how nature is portrayed in 'Elegy Written in a Country Churchyard' and 'Tintern Abbey'.
Comparing and Contrasting the Treatment of Nature in 'Elegy Written in a Country Churchyard' by Thomas Gray and 'Tintern Abbey' by William Wordsworth
In 'Elegy Written in a Country Churchyard,' Gray portrays nature as a tranquil and serene backdrop to the themes of mortality and the passage of time. He uses imagery like 'the curfew tolls the knell of parting day' to evoke a sense of peaceful evening setting.
On the other hand, in 'Tintern Abbey,' Wordsworth celebrates nature as a source of spiritual renewal and reflection. He emphasizes the healing power of nature on the human soul, stating 'I have learned / To look on nature, not as in the hour / Of thoughtless youth, but hearing oftentimes / The still, sad music of humanity...'
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