In “My Heart Leaps Up,” William Wordsworth celebrates a sense of awe that spans the entirety of life. The poem begins with a rainbow—an emblem of nature’s simple wonders—⋯ Read the full article

In “Lines Written in Early Spring,” William Wordsworth meditates on the harmony he perceives in the natural world, contrasting it with the discord he sees in human societ⋯ Read the full article

In “The World Is Too Much with Us,” William Wordsworth critiques humanity’s growing preoccupation with material pursuits, suggesting that our immersion in ‘getting and sp⋯ Read the full article

William Wordsworth’s sonnet, “Composed upon Westminster Bridge,” captures a moment of stillness and understated grandeur as the poet gazes upon the city of London at dawn⋯ Read the full article

In this passage from Book 3 of William Wordsworth’s autobiographical poem, the poet enters Cambridge University, leaving behind the rustic landscapes that shaped his earl⋯ Read the full article

In this segment of William Wordsworth’s autobiographical poem, the poet reflects on the exuberance and formative experiences of youth. He looks back on a world filled wit⋯ Read the full article

In Book 1 of William Wordsworth’s autobiographical poem “The Prelude,” he reflects on the formative power of nature, memory, and imagination during his childhood and adol⋯ Read the full article

Wordsworth’s “Ode: Intimations of Immortality” examines the spiritual luminosity we experience in childhood and how, with maturity, those radiant perceptions often recede⋯ Read the full article

In “Tintern Abbey,” William Wordsworth revisits the banks of the River Wye, reflecting on how his perceptions of nature have evolved since his youth. At first, nature off⋯ Read the full article

William Wordsworth’s “I Wandered Lonely as a Cloud”—often referred to as “Daffodils”—embodies the spirit of English Romanticism by celebrating the healing force of nature⋯ Read the full article

William Blake’s “To Spring” is an ardent invocation addressed directly to the season, casting Spring as a radiant entity who gently revives the earth. The speaker personi⋯ Read the full article

In “Laughing Song,” William Blake encapsulates the unbridled joy that permeates a sunlit, pastoral world where nature’s creatures and human voices alike burst forth in la⋯ Read the full article

In “The Garden of Love,” William Blake highlights how institutional religion—or rigid authority—can overshadow personal joy and freedom. At first, the speaker reminisces ⋯ Read the full article

In William Blake’s “Ah! Sun-Flower,” the central image of a flower weary of time serves as a metaphor for the human soul’s longing to transcend worldly limits. The sunflo⋯ Read the full article

William Blake’s “The Blossom,” included in his collection Songs of Innocence (1789), captures a serene interplay between nature and innocence through the lens of gentle b⋯ Read the full article