1. WILLIAM WORDSWORTH 1770-1850 He was born and spent most of his life in …….

10. the famous ……………….. in England LAKE DISTRICT

11. WILLIAM WORDSWORTH He was the poet of ………. nature He was interested in the interaction between ….. and nature and particularly in the ………… that arise from this contact. man emotions Man 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

12. WILLIAM WORDSWORTH He theorised about …….. poetry which is considered….. The …………… of English Romanticism WHERE? In the Prefaceto the second edition of Lyrical Ballads … Manifesto 1800

13. WILLIAM WORDSWORTH The …………… of English Romanticism In the Prefaceto the second edition of Lyrical Ballads … Manifesto He theorised about …….. poetry and 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)

14. 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

15. 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

16. 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

17. WILLIAM WORDSWORTH WHEN 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…

18. …DAFFODILS