Context

• What stance did many Romantic poets take towards institutions?

  They were anti-establishment and favored overthrowing institutions
• Who was William Wordsworth?

  A Romantic poet critical of industrialism
• What did Wordsworth celebrate in his poetry?

  Nature's beauty
• What was "The Prelude" intended to be?

  The first volume of "The Recluse"
• Why was "The Prelude" significant to Wordsworth?

  It was an autobiographical epic poem
• Why was "The Recluse" never completed?

  Wordsworth died before finishing it
• What impact did the death of Wordsworth's parents have on him?

  It had a detrimental impact on his mental health
• Who raised Wordsworth after his parents died?

  Several different relatives
• How did Wordsworth's upbringing affect him?

  Many relatives treated him poorly
• Where did Wordsworth grow up?

  In the Lake District
• What role did the Lake District play in Wordsworth's life?

  It became a place for escape
• How did Wordsworth's childhood experiences influence his poetry?

  His struggles shaped his themes of nature and escape
• What literary movement is William Wordsworth associated with?

  Romanticism
• What themes are prevalent in Romantic poetry?

  Nature, emotion, and individualism