English Literature

The poem � The Lake Isle of Innisfree � is a collage of visual and sound images which are expressive of the poet W.B. Yeats � yearning to stay close to nature. �Small cabin�.of clay and wattles� �nine bean-rows�, �honey-bee�, �bee-loud glade�, �midnight�s all a glimmer�, �moon a purple glow�, and �lake water lapping� are the prominent visual images in the poem. These visually appealing images are used to reflect the peaceful, soothing natural ambience of the place of Innisfree. The palette of sound images includes �linnet�s wings�, �cricket sings� and �lake water lapping with low sounds�. These sound images are carefully chosen to reflect the musical ambience of Innisfree.   

The place of Innisfree is close to W.B. Yeats � heart for several reasons � natural beauty, pleasant environment, soothing ambience and peaceful surrounding. Innisfree is amidst natural artifices. The place appeals to the poet�s heart since it is very close to nature. Days and nights are cozy there. The place is abuzz with the music of crickets and linnets. Silence and peacefulness are nearly synonymous. A place that is free of noise is supposed to be peaceful. However, the silent and placid ambience of Innisfree is eloquent with the music of linnets and crickets. Such music is pleasant to the poet in the place far from the madding crowd.                  

The cunning frog pressurized the nightingale to practice more and longer in order to improve the tonal quality of her voice, by taking advantage of the bird�s innocence. He also set his eyes on better billings by making a show of her performance. The foolish bird danced to the tune of her master and lost the sweetness of her voice due to long hour of practice. The hoarse and quivering voice began to leave the audience annoyed and tired. To see a dip in ticket sales, the frog teased her as �brainless bird� and instructed her to puff her lungs out of passion. One day a vein burst due to excessive stress on the lungs, and the poor bird died .