With reference to the poem Daffodils, explain how William Wordsworth is a poet of nature (300-450 words)
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In the late 19th century, poets like William Wordsworth, T.S. Coleridge fought for the revival of the Romantic revival as a reaction against the harshness of the Modern society. They wanted to revive the time which got lost while we were busy celebrating the evils of the Industrialization and Urbanization. The romantic era in the history of English Literature marks its place as the period of love for nature and the revival of past. Literature, music, and love for nature grew as a reaction against the rational and horror nature of the society.
In the poem “Daffodils,” the poet William Wordsworth expresses his feelings that what an individual gains from the beauty of nature. He tells his feelings of a day in which he finds himself wandering and was lost. It was only when he saw the daffodils that he stopped and found peace and beauty. The beauty and aroma of the flowers gave him such joy which he had never witnessed in his life. The memory of the beautiful flowers always lingers in his mind whenever he feels lonely. From this poem, the poet wants to conclude that nature has that beautiful aroma and essence in itself that it refreshes the minds of the individual.
We know very well that "William Wordsworth" is a nature poet.
In his poem, Daffodil's he praises the nature in each and every line. Nature is not a man-made thing. Man cannot do anything against nature. He himself considers as the clouds which are hailing in the sky, high hills, and valleys like a free bird.
He saw the golden daffodils which are dancing and laughing when the breeze touches them. He praises the golden daffodils are the stars in the "Milky Way" galaxy. He finally concludes the poem that when he is in the worst mood, the memory of the dancing daffodils brings joy to his mind.