WILLIAM WORDSWORTH: A LEADING POET OF THE ROMANTIC MOVEMENT AND HIS CONCEPT OF NATURE
Keywords:
Romantic ideals, spiritual guidance, nature and self-discovery, William Wordsworth, Romantic movement, emotion and intuition, creative process.Abstract
This article examines the representation of nature as a spiritual guide in William
Wordsworth’s seminal works “Tintern Abbey” and “The Prelude.” Wordsworth’s
poetry is renowned for embodying the Romantic belief in nature’s power to educate,
inspire, and transform the human soul. In “Tintern Abbey,” the poet reflects on the
role of nature in fostering tranquility, moral perception, and spiritual renewal,
emphasizing personal growth and his evolving relationship with the natural world.
In “The Prelude,” nature appears as a constant teacher shaping the poet’s
philosophical and creative development. The analysis highlights Wordsworth’s
treatment of nature as more than an aesthetic experience, presenting it instead as a
means for self-discovery and emotional resilience. The article underscores the
significance of Wordsworth’s approach to nature as a central Romantic idea that
marks a shift from the constraints of the classical era and the rationalist spirit of the
Neoclassical period toward the creative, emotional, and introspective features of
Romanticism.
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