Famous Poet

Wordsworth’s Focus On Mountains

                                Wordsworth’s Nature: A Focus on Mountains and Hills

 

Here are some key points of this research work:

  1.        Introduction.
  2.        Wordsworth’s connection to mountains and hills.
  3.         Symbolism and significance.
  4.        Examples of some poems written on mountains and hills.
  5.        Cultural and historical context.
  6.        Conclusion.

 

Introduction:

Wordsworth is the most famous poet of romantic age. His time period spanned from 1770 to 1850. He was the poet of the late 18th century and early 19th century. He was born in Cockermouth, Cumberland, in the lake District of northwest England. In this article, we will delve in the Wordsworth’s nature poetry and explore reason behind Wordsworth’s focus on mountains.

He was brought up amidst the picturesque landscapes of the Lake District. Therefore, his early life was marked by a deep connection of nature. So, he wrote most of his work dealing with nature and the natural world. So therefore, he is called “The father of Nature poetry.”

He was declared as a poet of nature because his poetry depicts his profound and enduring fascination with the landscape. He wrote on various elements of nature but mountains and hills hold a special place in his poetry. For his deep love for the hills of Lake District, his poetry reveals a deep fascination of these elements of nature. This article is the result of deep research on the Wordsworth’s poetry of nature and the purpose of this research was to explore the main focus on mountains in his nature poetry  and to know how they symbolize spiritual growth, inspiration and personal experience. By diving into his poetic experiences we explored a deeper understanding of his unique perspective on the natural world.

Wordsworth’s Deep Affinity for Mountains:

As it was mentioned that he was grown up in the Lake District, so his love for mountains and hills was based on his personal experiences and emotions. He remained surrounded by the lovely mountains and hills, so this majestic beauty of nature had a profound impact on his  mind. So, his company of nature in his young age  shaped his poetry and he became a father of nature poetry. He composed his beautiful poems by sitting in the lap of the hills and symbolized spiritual growth and personal experiences.

 

“The sounding cataract Haunted me like a passion; the tall rock, The mountain, and the deep and gloomy wood, An appetite; a feeling and a love that had no need of a remoter charm by thought supplied, nor any interest Unborrowed from the eye.”

           This quote is taken from AZ Quotes.

This quote is taken from his beautiful poem  “Lines Written a Few Miles Above Tintern Abbey”. In these lines, the tall rocks and the mountains and the deep and gloomy wood are the descriptions of the landscape where he spent his childhood, he describes the mysterious aspects of nature and its grandeur impacts on mind. The “sounding cataract” refers to a waterfall. He describes strong emotions  and passion through it.

According to Wordsworth nature has beneficial effects for human being. It is most important for the spiritual and mental development of human being. The people who grown up in the cities, far from nature, are vary by nature from those who are living in nature scenery. He mentions that the men of cities are selfish and immoral by distancing themselves from nature.

 

     “Let the moon shine on the in thy solitary walk; and let the misty mountain-winds be free to blow against thee.”

Taken from the poem ” The Complete Poetical Work Of William Wordsworth.”

“Misty mountain winds” is the cool breeze which is more refreshing. Wordsworth wishes for the breeze blow freely without obstruction against the person walking alone. Breeze is pure and adds the untainted natural experience. This line emphasizes on the pure connection with the nature without any interruption and interference. It is all about solitary walk in the moon light with the misty mountain winds. Through this walk a man experiences deep communion with the nature free from artificial constraints.

 

“Therefore am I still a lover of the meadows and the woods, and mountains; and of all                                                            that we behold from this green earth.”

Another quote by Wordsworth taken from the poem ” Tintern Abbey, on revisiting the banks of the Wye”

Taken from A-Z Quotes.

Meadows, Wordsworth's focus on nature

This quote extends his affection to everything that can be seen and experienced on Earth. Green Earth is a lovely symbol that is life giving and Wordsworth’s love encompasses all natural sights and experiences that the Earth provides.

In fact, the poet is affirming that he has long lasting and heartfelt connection with nature. His appreciation for meadows, woods, and mountains, as well as all that the Earth offers, remains strong.

We love his poetry because he draws the healing power of nature and his pieces of poetry gives soothing effects to a tired mind from the materialistic world.

His another poem “I Wandered Lonely As A Cloud” captures the mind and takes away to the blue skies, then refreshes by spraying sweet rain drops.

The poet wanders to be a cloud over the green meadows where beautiful daffodils are host and dancing under the trees in the beautiful lake.

Another reason of his poetry on mountains is Romanticism. Romanticism emphasized emotion, nature and the sublime. Mountains are the awe power of nature and the source of evoking feelings and inspirations.

His poetry is also influenced by the Picturesque. The picturesque is the movement, led by William Gilpin, it emphasized the beauty of rugged landscape. Wordsworth’s poetry on mountains seemed the reflection of that movement.

Industrial revolution in England was another motivation for him to write poetry on hills. Industrial revolution changed the landscape and his poetry became a nostalgic response to the changing landscape.

In conclusion, Wordsworth wrote about mountains and hills by emphasizing the spiritual and psychological effects of mountains on human experience. Mountains held spiritual and symbolic meaning for the poet. His love for nature explains his concept that nature shapes the human mind. His poetry  on mountains is inspired by the Romanticism, Industrial revolution in England, Picturesque Movement and mountains significance as the awe power of wonder. In short, his poetry on mountains is a great  power of nature to uplift and transform us.

Read poems on nature,” up and down to the hill”

 

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