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Renowned as one the key figures of Romanticism, William Wordsworth broke through poetic traditions and barriers to produce verse that redefined the principles underlying the writing of poetry, placing the poet's emotions and interaction with a natural, pastoral world at the centre of poetic philosop…

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    Wordsworth re-visited

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 18, 2009 1:02


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    Wordsworth's eye and ear

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 18, 2009 8:14


    In Wordsworth's poetry, external nature embodies a living mind. This discussion highlights how Wordsworth's creative process utilised his lifelong sensual development and aesthetic sensibilities.

    Transcript -- Wordsworth's eye and ear

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 18, 2009


    Transcript -- In Wordsworth's poetry, external nature embodies a living mind. This discussion highlights how Wordsworth's creative process utilised his lifelong sensual development and aesthetic sensibilities.

    The romantic and politics

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 18, 2009 3:54


    During the Romantic era, poetry evolved as a cultural and ideological tradition. This short, dynamic lecture highlights the cultural and revolutionary texture of such verse.

    Transcript -- The romantic and politics

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 18, 2009


    Transcript -- During the Romantic era, poetry evolved as a cultural and ideological tradition. This short, dynamic lecture highlights the cultural and revolutionary texture of such verse.

    Contemporary influences

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 18, 2009 13:22


    Wordsworth's literary conception of nature was hugely informed by his contemporaries. Using examples from key texts, these influences are mapped and compared in intriguing detail.

    Transcript -- Contemporary influences

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 18, 2009


    Transcript -- Wordsworth's literary conception of nature was hugely informed by his contemporaries. Using examples from key texts, these influences are mapped and compared in intriguing detail.

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