In the poem, "The Solitary Reaper", Wordsworth addresses this song to one 'Solitary Highland Lass'. What does the poet mean by the word, 'Highland'?

In the poem, "The Solitary Reaper", Wordsworth addresses this song to one 'Solitary Highland Lass'. What does the poet mean by the word, 'Highland'? Correct Answer Scotland

The correct answer is Scotland.

Key Points

• The solitary Reaper (1807) is a lyric poem written by William Wordsworth. The poem is about a young girl, who is singing a sad melody in the fields of Scotland.
• The poet saw a young girl far away in the fields, who is singing in melodious voice and her voice is more melodious than the voice of a Nightingale. So, the word "Highland" is used for "Scotland".
• Hence, Option 3 is the correct answer.