"A Fairy Song" by William Shakespeare

 

A Fairy Song

Over hill, over dale,

Thorough bush, thorough brier,

Over park, over pale,

Thorough flood, thorough fire!

I do wander everywhere,

Swifter than the moon's sphere;

And I serve the Fairy Queen,

To dew her orbs upon the green;

The cowslips tall her pensioners be;

In their gold coats spots you see;

Those be rubies, fairy favours;

In those freckles live their savours;

I must go seek some dewdrops here,

And hang a pearl in every cowslip's ear.

Enjoy the poem with beautiful music.

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Who wrote the poem "A Fairy Song"?

William Shakespeare (April 26, 1564 – April 23, 1616)

William Shakespeare was an English playwright, poet, and actor of the Renaissance era. He is regarded as the greatest writer in the English language, often called England's national poet and the "Bard of Avon." Few public records remain about his private life, causing speculations about his physical appearances, sexuality, religious beliefs and the authorship of some of his works. His works demonstrate a wide range of human emotions and conflicts, touching so many people's minds throughout the world for over 400 years.

"A Fairy Song" explanation

This poem is a musical monologue in Shakespeare’s famous play, A Midsummer Night’s Dream. It is sung by a fairy in response to Robin Goodfellow’s question, “How now, spirit? Whither wander you?” The speaker describes fairies’ work, referencing some elements from the play.