This is an analysis of the poem Premature Spring that begins with:

DAYS full of rapture,
Are ye renew'd ?--...

Elements of the verse: questions and answers

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  • Rhyme scheme: a bc b d ef e X cd c X gf g X hX h i ji j a fc f h df d b XfXd
  • Stanza lengths (in strings): 1,2,1,1,2,1,1,2,1,1,2,1,1,2,1,1,2,1,1,2,1,1,2,1,1,4,
  • Closest metre: iambic trimeter
  • Сlosest rhyme: enclosed rhyme
  • Сlosest stanza type: sonnet
  • Guessed form: unknown form
  • Metre: 11010 1101 10011 1011 11010 1101 11011 0001 10100 1011 11010 1011 10110 1001 10010 1001 100100 1001 11010 1001 10010 1001 11010 1011 10110 1001 10010 1001 10010 1001 11110 1001 11110 11010 11110 0111
  • Amount of stanzas: 27
  • Average number of symbols per stanza: 25
  • Average number of words per stanza: 4
  • Amount of lines: 36
  • Average number of symbols per line: 18 (very short strings)
  • Average number of words per line: 3
  • Mood of the speaker:

    There are many exclamation marks in the poem. The speaker is excited. He or she has strong feelings on the subject that is described in the poem.

    The speaker asks many questions. Perhaps, he or she is in confusion.

If you write a school or university poetry essay, you should Include in your explanation of the poem:

  • summary of Premature Spring;
  • central theme;
  • idea of the verse;
  • history of its creation;
  • critical appreciation.

Good luck in your poetry interpretation practice!

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