William Wordsworth, arguably the pre-eminent poet of the Romantic era in England, focused on the figure of the child throughout his major poetry. This study examines in detail his sophisticated, evolving use of this master metaphor and its implications. Poems discussed include the Lyrical Ballads, Tintern Abbey, the Immortality Ode, The Prelude, and others.
William Wordsworth, arguably the pre-eminent poet of the Romantic era in England, focused on the figure of the child throughout his major poetry. This...
