Behold her, single in the field, Yon solitary Highland lass! Rea

Behold her, single in the field, Yon solitary Highland lass! Reaping and singing by herself; Stop here, or gently pass! Alone she cuts and binds the grain, And sings a melancholy strain; O listen! For the Vale profound Is overflowing with the sound. Questions: A. Identify the poet and the title of the poem from which the quoted part is taken* B. What does “a melancholy strain” in the sixth line mean? C. What does the poet intend to suggest in the poem?
【正确答案】:【答案A】Wordsworth. The Solitary Reaper.【答案B】A sad tune.【答案C】 The joys and sorrows of the common people are the only subject of literary interest.