07 April - William Wordsworth (Poet) birth annivesary

 

William Wordsworth was a major English Romantic poet who lived from April 7, 1770, to April 23, 1850. He is best known for his lyrical poetry and his significant contribution to the Romantic movement in literature. Wordsworth's poetry often focuses on themes of nature, memory, childhood, and the spiritual significance of the natural world.

Some of Wordsworth's most famous works include:

1. "Lines Composed a Few Miles above Tintern Abbey, on Revisiting the Banks of the Wye during a Tour, July 13, 1798"
2. "I Wandered Lonely as a Cloud" (commonly known as "Daffodils")
3. "The Prelude," which is considered one of the greatest autobiographical poems in the English language
4. "Ode: Intimations of Immortality from Recollections of Early Childhood"

Wordsworth, along with his contemporary Samuel Taylor Coleridge, published a collection of poems titled "Lyrical Ballads" in 1798, which is often credited with launching the Romantic literary movement in England.

Throughout his life, Wordsworth's poetry evolved, reflecting his deep connection to nature and his belief in the power of the human imagination. He served as Poet Laureate of the United Kingdom from 1843 until his death in 1850, and his influence on English poetry and literature remains profound.