Question

What do you understand by ‘Psalteries of Summer’?

Answer 1

‘Psaltery’ is an ancient musical instrument played by plucking strings. The poet uses the simile of ‘Psalteries of summer’ to describe the natural sounds that the poet hears on a bright sunny day. The natural sounds of the wind playing through the leaves, the chirping of birds, the rapid beating of wings by bees and gnats make the poet feel happy and he does not feel tired listening to the music of nature.