Announced by all the trumpets of the sky,Arrives the snow, and, driving o'er the fields,Seems nowhere to alight: the whited airHides hills and woods, the river, and the heaven,And veils the farmhouse at the garden's end.The sled and traveller stopped, the courier's feetDelayed, all friends shut out, the housemates sitAround the radiant fireplace, enclosed In a tumultuous privacy of storm.

Summary

This quote describes the arrival of snow and its transformative effect on the surroundings. The snowfall is announced with loud sound and covers everything, making it difficult to discern familiar landmarks such as hills, woods, rivers, and even houses. This results in isolation, as people and activities come to a halt. The scene depicts a sense of privacy and intimacy as household members gather around a warm fireplace, encapsulated in their own sheltered world amidst the storm.

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