Question

Wordsworth believed poets should draw inspiration from:

• A. Classical literature
• B. Human passions and the natural world
• C. Urban life
• D. Religious texts

Answer 1

Answer:

B. Human passions and the natural world

• William Wordsworth, a Romantic poet, believed that poets should draw inspiration from nature.

• He believed that nature was a source of truth, beauty, and spiritual sustenance. 

• Wordsworth's poetry often depicted the beauty of nature and the importance of connecting with it. 

• He believed that nature was essential to human existence and that childhood experiences in nature were important for developing a healthy imagination. 

• Wordsworth's poetry contrasted nature with the industrial society of his time, and he believed that nature could help people reconnect with their emotions and spirits. 

• Wordsworth's poetry often celebrated the simple, everyday aspects of nature and rural life. 

• Wordsworth's poetry invited readers to contemplate their own relationship with the environment.