Question

What is Coleridge describing in this passage?

All nature seems at work. Slugs leave their lair—
The bees are stirring—birds are on the wing—
And Winter slumbering in the open air,
Wears on his smiling face a dream of Spring!

("Work without Hope," lines 1-4)

Answer 1

In the passage, slumbering means rejoicing, because Winter "wears on his smiling face a dream of spring". Winter is smiling, therefore he must be rejoicing. Hope this helps!

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Answer 2

For the answer to the question above asking what is Coleridge describing in this passage?

Coleridge is describing the beauty he sees around him, though he is depressed and cannot enjoy it.
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