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October 16, 2019 • 19:17 pm 0 points
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In ?Memorial Verses? Matthew Arnold pays tribute to three great poets. Who are they ?

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    The poem is written by Matthew Arnold a Victorian poet. Arnold published the poem in 1850, the year in which Wordsworth died. The poem talks about three preceded literary figures - Goethe, Byron and Wordsworth and their relevance in the poet's contemporary society. Goethe is described by the poet as a sage of the age who was aware of the ailments and problems of the European people. Arnold praises Byron not for his works but for his unusual spirit and his struggle. The poet uplifts the position of Wordsworth and after his departure, he would be missed by Europeans. The poet emphasizes that Wordsworth possesses "healing powers" and no one after him would teach people how to actually feel things.

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