The Darkling Thrush Flashcards
1
Q
Religious?
A
Agnostic
2
Q
What kind of outlook did he have in general
A
Very pessimistic for which he was criticised
3
Q
When was the poem written and effect
A
Was written on the cusp of a new century 1899, the poem could’ve been a contemplation of the new century
4
Q
Renowned as what?
A
A poet and a novelist
5
Q
Where did he live, the place which inspired this poem?
A
Dorset
6
Q
Has a long career
A
The use of “darkling” recalls the use of the same word in Dover Beach (1867)
A poem about loss of faith by Matthew Arnold
