"The Influence of Romanticism on the Poetry of William Wordsworth and Samuel Taylor Coleridge"

Abstract

An analysis of the enormous impact that Romanticism had on the poetry of William Wordsworth and Samuel Taylor Coleridge, two of the most influential figures of the Romantic movement in English literature. Through the examination of significant works such as Wordsworth's Lyrical Ballads and Coleridge's The Rime of the Ancient Mariner, the study investigates the manner in which the poetry of these authors exemplifies the fundamental principles of Romanticism. These principles include a profound reverence for nature, an emphasis on individual experience and emotion, and a rejection of the rationalism and industrialisation that were prevalent during the Enlightenment period. The purpose of this article is to investigate the ways in which both poets utilised their works to convey a profound connection with the natural world, investigate the depths of human consciousness, and test the limits of poetry form. The purpose of this study is to demonstrate how Wordsworth and Coleridge contributed to the formation and legacy of the Romantic tradition in literature. This is accomplished through a comparative analysis that reveals the parallels and differences in their approaches to Romanticism.