Question

Wordsworth was associated with which generation of Romantic poets?

• A. Second Generation
• B. Third Generation
• C. First Generation
• D. None of the above

Answer 1

Answer:

C. First Generation

• William Wordsworth (1770–1850) was part of the First Generation of Romantic poets, along with Samuel Taylor Coleridge and Robert Southey.

• This generation of poets emerged in the late 18th century and focused on themes such as nature, emotion, individualism, and the power of imagination.

• Wordsworth, in particular, emphasized the beauty of nature and the simplicity of rural life. His collaboration with Coleridge led to the publication of Lyrical Ballads (1798), which is considered the starting point of the Romantic Movement in English literature. His famous works, such as Tintern Abbey and The Prelude, reflect his deep connection with nature and human emotions.

• The Second Generation of Romantic poets included Lord Byron, Percy Bysshe Shelley, and John Keats, who were active in the early 19th century and focused more on revolutionary ideas, personal suffering, and dramatic themes.