William Wordsworth's Life

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 William Wordsworth, an English Romantic Poet born April 7, 1770 lived to the age of 80 which was very unusual during that time period. Born in Northern England's Lake District, Wordsworth was a well-educated child. He took great pleasure in living and playing outdoors. He grew up with his sister Dorothy Wordsworth, whom he had a great relationship with. They both loved living in the countryside and greatly appreciated the outdoors. Wordsworth became a central figure in English Romanticism. His poems during this time reflected a relationship between man and nature. He praised the power of the mind, believing that memory and imagination can overcome pain and difficulty. Producing around 387 poems in his lifetime, Wordsworth became one of the great writers and poets of his time. His writings differed from other writers in his time in that he focused his writing to the common people and the poor. He also used ordinary words in his writings so that all could understand. After his daughter Dora died, Wordsworth slowed down in his writings. Wordsworth died on April 23, 1850.

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"Come forth into the light of things, let nature be your teacher."
                                           - William Wordsworth 

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