In 'Lines Composed a Few Miles above Tintern Abbey', Wordsworth suggests that nature provides which of the following to the weary mind?
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Correct answer: A 'healing power' and a 'presence that disturbs' with joy
Wordsworth views nature not just as scenery, but as a moral and spiritual guide. He describes how the memory of natural beauty provides 'tranquil restoration' during the 'din of towns and cities'.
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