Complete Summary and Solutions for The Wild Swans at Coole – NCERT Class XII KALEIDOSCOPE English Elective, Chapter 6 – Poetry Summary, Explanation, Questions, Answers
Detailed summary and explanation of Chapter 6 'The Wild Swans at Coole' from the NCERT Class XII KALEIDOSCOPE English Elective textbook, covering the poem's themes, symbols, structure, and interpretation—along with all NCERT questions, answers, and exercises.
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The Wild Swans at Coole
W.B. Yeats | Kaleidoscope Poetry - Ultimate Study Guide 2025
Introduction to Poetry - Kaleidoscope
A poem is a composition in verse, usually characterised by concentrated and heightened language in which words are chosen for their sound and suggestive power as well as for their meaning, and using techniques such as rhythm and metre. To read and hear good poetry is to appreciate the subtleties of cadence and rhythm, the variety of pace and pattern and all that goes to make up the music of poetry.
Every poem that we read adds to, in some degree, our total conception of poetry.
Of the eight poets in this selection, four are from the classical tradition: Donne, Milton, Blake and Coleridge. The other four are closer to contemporary times: Yeats, A.K. Ramanujan, Emily Dickinson and Kamala Das.
Key Elements of Poetry
- Language: Concentrated, heightened, sound-focused for evocative effect.
- Techniques: Rhythm, metre, suggestive power to create musicality.
- Appreciation: Cadence, pattern, and the 'music' that elevates emotion and intellect.
- Traditions: Classical (e.g., Blake's visionary innocence/experience) vs. Contemporary (e.g., Yeats's mythic lyricism).
Points to Ponder
- How does Yeats's 'The Wild Swans at Coole' expand your 'total conception of poetry' through vivid autumnal imagery and timeless contrast?
- Compare Yeats's mythic observations with classical grandeur: What unites them in poetic 'music'?
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