Chapter Overview
‘God Made the Country’ is a reflective poem by William Cowper that praises the natural beauty and simplicity of the countryside. The poet contrasts the rural lifestyle, created by God, with urban life, which is the result of human intervention. Cowper presents the country as a place of moral strength, peace, and divine order, while the city is portrayed as morally corrupt and disconnected from nature. The poem advocates for a return to natural living and spiritual harmony.Important Keywords
- Pastoral: Related to the countryside and rural life.
- Artificiality: The lack of genuineness or naturalness, often associated with city life.
- Spirituality: Deep connection with divine and natural elements.
- Rural Innocence: Purity and virtue found in simple country life.
- Divine Creation: The belief that nature and rural life are directly crafted by God.
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