On the Departure of Sir Walter Scott from Abbotsford
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Scott's Departure for Italy
Written in 1831 and published in 1835, this poem marks Sir Walter Scott’s departure from Abbotsford to Italy. Wordsworth frames the landscape as mourning a beloved, powerful figure while asserting that public affection, prayers, and blessings accompany Scott more nobly than political honors. The tone mixes sorrow and reverence, linking personal friendship with national esteem. It appears in the collection Yarrow Revisited, and Other Poems.
Read Complete AnalysesA trouble, not of clouds, or weeping rain, Nor of the setting sun's pathetic light Engendered, hangs o'er Eildon's triple height: Spirits of Power, assembled there, complain For kindred Power departing from their sight; While Tweed, best pleased in chanting a blithe strain, Saddens his voice again, and yet again. Lift up your hearts, ye Mourners! for the might Of the whole world's good wishes with him goes; Blessings and prayers in nobler retinue Than sceptred king or laurelled conqueror knows, Follow this wondrous Potentate. Be true, Ye winds of ocean, and the midland sea, Wafting your Charge to soft Parthenope!
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