William Wordsworth’s Poetry and Its Relevance in the Modern Age

  • Unique Paper ID: 183199
  • PageNo: 747-749
  • Abstract:
  • William Wordsworth, a seminal figure of the English Romantic movement, transformed poetic expression by emphasizing emotional authenticity, the beauty of nature, and the profundity of personal experience. This paper revisits Wordsworth's poetry through the lens of contemporary relevance, arguing that his thematic focus on nature, human emotion, and individual spirituality remains deeply significant today. Amid the ecological crisis, the digital saturation of human interaction, and rising mental health issues, Wordsworth's verse provides not only a mirror to our inner lives but also a map toward healing. By exploring his key poetic themes, such as the sublime in nature, childhood as a philosophical anchor, and the valorization of the common man, this study highlights the resonance of Romantic ideals in today’s cultural and intellectual climate.

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@article{183199,
        author = {Ashutosh patro and Dr.Arup Bordolai},
        title = {William Wordsworth’s Poetry and Its Relevance in the Modern Age},
        journal = {International Journal of Innovative Research in Technology},
        year = {2025},
        volume = {12},
        number = {3},
        pages = {747-749},
        issn = {2349-6002},
        url = {https://ijirt.org/article?manuscript=183199},
        abstract = {William Wordsworth, a seminal figure of the English Romantic movement, transformed poetic expression by emphasizing emotional authenticity, the beauty of nature, and the profundity of personal experience. This paper revisits Wordsworth's poetry through the lens of contemporary relevance, arguing that his thematic focus on nature, human emotion, and individual spirituality remains deeply significant today. Amid the ecological crisis, the digital saturation of human interaction, and rising mental health issues, Wordsworth's verse provides not only a mirror to our inner lives but also a map toward healing. By exploring his key poetic themes, such as the sublime in nature, childhood as a philosophical anchor, and the valorization of the common man, this study highlights the resonance of Romantic ideals in today’s cultural and intellectual climate.},
        keywords = {William Wordsworth, Romanticism, nature, mental health, ecology, technology, solitude},
        month = {August},
        }

Cite This Article

patro, A., & Bordolai, D. (2025). William Wordsworth’s Poetry and Its Relevance in the Modern Age. International Journal of Innovative Research in Technology (IJIRT), 12(3), 747–749.

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