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A Study Of Wordsworth's Poetry - Term Papers

A Study Of Wordsworth's Poetry

Wordsworth poetry derives its strength from the passion with which he
views nature. Wordsworth has grown tired of the world mankind has created, and
turns to nature for contentment. In his poems, Wordsworth associates freedom of
emotions with natural things. Each aspect of nature holds a different meaning
for Wordsworth. 'The beauty of morning; silent, bare' (5:WB*)

A main source of interest for Wordsworth is the absence of an unnatural
presence, such as a city. In his sonnet, 'Composed upon Westminster Bridge,
September 3, 1802', Wordsworth views London at the break of dawn, admiring the
serenity and artistic impact of the scenery. 'A sight so touching in its
majesty;' (4:WB) He finds ...

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of itself in nature,
similar to his desire for his sister in his poem, 'Lines Composed a Few Miles
Above Tintern Abbey', to gain an interest in nature. 'For this, for everything,
we are out of tune;' (8:TW) Wordsworth also makes reference to the Greek gods of
the sea in this sonnet, who are associated with the pristine nature of the world.
The gods represent a time when people were more vulnerable and exposed to nature,
and through adversity have learned to respect nature. 'I'd rather be / A Pagan
suckled in a creed outworn;' (10:TW) In the sonnet, he contrasts nature with the
world of materialism. He implies that we are insensitive to the richness of
nature, and that we may be forfeiting our souls. 'We have given our hearts away,
a sordid boon!' (4:TW)

Like many other Romantic writers, Wordsworth sees in nature an emblem of
God or the divine and his poetry often celebrates the beauty and spiritual
values of the natural world. He seeks to break the pattern of ...

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Added: 10/13/2004 06:43:51 AM
Category: Poetry & Poets
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