Mathilda, aeolian harp

Mathilda is a work by the English poet Percy Bysshe Shelley, often referred to as "The Aeolian Harp." It explores themes of beauty, nature, and the human experience, using the metaphor of an aeolian harp—an instrument played by the wind. In the poem, Shelley reflects on the relationship between creativity and the natural world, highlighting the influence of external forces on artistic expression. The aeolian harp symbolizes the idea that art can be shaped by inspiration beyond the artist's control, much like how the wind plays the strings of the instrument to create harmonious sounds.