There is some awe mixed with the joy of our surprise, when this poet, who lived in some past world, two or three hundred years ago, says that which lies close to my own soul, that which I also had wellnigh thought and said.

Summary

This quote implies that when we read poetry from the past, there is a sense of wonder and pleasure in discovering that the poet expresses thoughts and emotions that resonate with our own. It suggests that despite the years that separate us, there is a connection on a deeper level where we find our own thoughts mirrored in the words of someone who lived centuries ago. It highlights the timeless nature of human experiences and the power of poetry to convey universal emotions across time.

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