The Poetical Works of William Wordsworth — Volume 2 (of 8)

by William Wordsworth

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[Footnote A:]

The title, in the editions 1807 to 1820, was The Redbreast and the Butterfly. In the editions 1827 to 1843 it was The Redbreast and Butterfly. The final title was given in 1845.—Ed.

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[Footnote B:]

Compare Cowley:

'And Robin Redbreasts whom men praise,
For pious birds.'

Ed.

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