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प्रश्न
Explain the phrase ‘bliss of solitude’ in the context in which it has been used.
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उत्तर
The phrase ‘bliss of solitude’ implies that solitude is pleasant as it gives the poet the opportunity to dwell on the memory of the daffodils dancing in the breeze. lt is only when he is free and alone that the sight of the daffodils flashes upon his imagination and he can once again experience the happiness he had earlier felt. But this happens only in solitude.
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