THE ROLE OF NATURE IN THE POETRY OF WILLIAM WORDSWORTH AND JOHN KEATS
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https://doi.org/10.29121/granthaalayah.v5.i9.2017.6457Keywords:
Nature, Romanticism, William Wordsworth, John Keats, Poetry, magination, Beauty, SpiritualityAbstract [English]
This paper examines how nature is portrayed and used in the poetry of two prominent members of the English Romantic Movement, John Keats and William Wordsworth. Though their methods and interpretations are very different, both poets saw nature as a source of inspiration, beauty, and emotional depth. While Keats concentrates on the physical and artistic experience of the natural world, Wordsworth's poetry expresses his belief in the moral and spiritual influence of nature on humanity. This study investigates how each poet's perception of nature exposes their philosophical approach and poetic style through a comparative analysis of their chosen works.
The study emphasizes their contributions to the Romantic ideal of harmony between humans and the natural world as well as their lasting influence on later literary ideas.
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