Name | : | William Wordsworth |
Father Name | : | John Wordsworth |
Birth Date | : | April 7, 1770 |
Wife Name | : | Mary Hutchinson |
Children | : | Five: John, Dora, Thomas, Catherine, William |
Died On | : | April 23, 1850 |
William Wordsworth, born on April 7, 1770, in Cockermouth, Cumberland, England, is one of the most prominent figures in English Romantic poetry. His life and poetry are deeply intertwined with the natural world and the human experience.
Wordsworth’s early years were marked by the loss of his parents, and he was raised in the Lake District, a region known for its breathtaking landscapes. His connection to nature began at a young age and profoundly influenced his writing.
In 1798, Wordsworth, along with Samuel Taylor Coleridge, published “Lyrical Ballads,” a collection of poems that marked the beginning of the Romantic movement. His works, including “Lines Composed a Few Miles Above Tintern Abbey” and “I Wandered Lonely as a Cloud” (commonly known as “Daffodils”), celebrate the beauty of the natural world and the emotional power it holds.
Wordsworth’s poetry often explores themes of imagination, memory, and the connection between nature and the human soul. He believed that the natural world had a spiritual and moral significance.
Later in life, Wordsworth served as the Poet Laureate of the United Kingdom and continued to write and revise his works. He passed away on April 23, 1850, leaving a legacy of poems that continue to inspire and resonate with readers, emphasizing the importance of nature and the inner self in the journey of life.