Summary Daffodils

Daffodils by

William Wordsworth(1770-1850)

Introduction to Poet:

William Wordsworth was born at Cockermouth in Cumberland on April 7th 1770.His passion for Nature is well known.That is why he is referred to as the poet of Nature.Wordsworth is a true worshipper and ardent lover of nature.It was a creed for him.According to him,nature is a teacher and preacher.In this poem the poet has presented before us the healthy,ennobling,purifying and enduring impact of nature on human beings.

Summary:

This poem is written by William Wordsworth.William Wordsworth describes his personal experience with nature.During a walk alone in the countryside,where the cool breeze was blowing and greenery spread as far an it could be seen.he came across an un-ending line of blooming daffodils along the side of a lake.The flowers were dancing in cool breeze.The waves in the lake also seemed to be dancing happily with those daffodils,but the beauty of daffodils was more charming than the shimmering waves in the lake.The poet was delighted to see this beautiful sight.

He says that the beauty of this scene has been preserved in his memory.The memory of this scene provides him a pleasant pleasure whenever he remembers it,and it drives away loneliness from him.His heart is filled with pleasure and he feels that he is in the company of happy and joyful daffodils.