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William Wordsworth

William Wordsworth. 1770-1850. William Wordsworth Info. NTK: Lived 1770-1850 Was originally a believer in the French Revolution, then changed his mind when the new rulers were no better than the old ones. Was a friend and mutual influence of Coleridge.

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William Wordsworth

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  1. William Wordsworth 1770-1850

  2. William Wordsworth Info • NTK: • Lived 1770-1850 • Was originally a believer in the French Revolution, then changed his mind when the new rulers were no better than the old ones. • Was a friend and mutual influence of Coleridge. • Called poetry “the spontaneous overflow of powerful feelings.” – MEMORIZE THIS

  3. She Dwelt Among the Untrodden Ways • NTK: Wordsworth wrote a series of poems about a woman named “Lucy,” a mystery woman who became a famous symbol of love and loss. • Turn to page 664 • Questions: • What happened to Lucy? • How does the speaker feel about Lucy?

  4. Composed upon Westminster Bridge • Page 669 • Even though Wordsworth was a “nature poet,” he wrote this poem about the beauty of London. • Questions • At what time of the day does the poem take place? • What type of poem is this? • What examples of personification exist in the poem?

  5. The World Is Too Much With Us • Page 671 • Questions • What does the first phrase mean? • How are people “out of tune?” • What does the speaker think is the most important?

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