Wordsworth's magnum opus is generally considered to be The Prelude, a semi-autobiographical poem of his early years that he revised and expanded a number of times. It was posthumously titled and published by his wife in the year of his death, before which it was generally known as "The Poem to Coleridge".
Vida e carreira
Wordsworth was Poet Laureate from 1843 until his death from pleurisy on 23 April 1850. He remains one of the most recognizable names in English poetry and was a key figure of the Romantic poets.
Fatos principais
- Born: April 7, 1770 in Cockermouth, Cumberland, England
- Falecimento: 1850
- Área: Literature
Legado e Impacto
The influence of William Wordsworth extends far beyond their own lifetime. They fundamentally shaped literature and the written word, and their written works and literary innovations remain foundational to this day.
Embora tenha falecido em 1850, suas ideias continuam a ser estudadas, debatidas e desenvolvidas por estudiosos e profissionais em todo o mundo.
William Wordsworth continua sendo uma das mentes mais celebradas vindas de England, prova do rico patrimônio intelectual da região.
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