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Question
What information does the poet highlight about the season and the time of the day in the poem?
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Solution
The darkest evening of the year refers to December 21, the longest night of the year, when there is biting cold. The winter season had its spell on Nature. By using the symbol of darkness in the second stanza, the poet brings forth a sense of sadness and peace.
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A circle at the fireside that no power but death can break.
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