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WILLIAM WORDSWORTH1770-1850
He was born and spent most of his life in …….
the famous ………………..in EnglandLAKE DISTRICT
WILLIAM WORDSWORTHHe was the poet of ……….natureHe was interested in the interaction between ….. and nature and particularly in the ………… that arise from this contact.manemotionsMan and nature are ……………..inseparable
NATURE…
…comforts man in sorrow
…is a source of joy and pleasure
…teaches man to love
…is the expression of divinity
WILLIAM WORDSWORTH
He theorised about ……..poetry
which is considered…..
The …………… of English Romanticism
WHERE?In the Preface to the second edition
of Lyrical Ballads…
Manifesto
1800
WILLIAM WORDSWORTH
The …………… of English Romanticism
In the Preface to the second edition
of Lyrical Ballads…
Manifesto
He theorised about ……..poetryand in particular about ……..
the SUBJECT of poetry
the LANGUAGE of poetry the POET’S
TASK
The PROCESS of poetic composition (i.e. WHEN a poem should be written)
WILLIAM WORDSWORTH
What should the SUBJECT of poetry be?
WHY?
everyday situations
nature
humble rustic life
Because in rustic life man is more spontaneous and direct
WILLIAM WORDSWORTH
What LANGUAGE should the poet use?
WHY?
simple not artificial
Because everybody can understand it
Because simple language is a better vehicle to express feelings
WILLIAM WORDSWORTH
What should the POET’S TASK be?
WHY?
he helps people understand their feelings
he draws attention to the ordinary things of life (nature)
A poet is a common man…
…he has a greater sensibility and imagination.
he is like a teacher
BUT
WILLIAM WORDSWORTHWHEN should a poet write poetry?
WHY?The origin of poetry is ………… recollected in tranquillity.
LATER:
On the spot? NO
In a moment of ……………..tranquillity
emotion
This concept is clearly expressed in the poem…
…DAFFODILS
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