Unit 1
Unit 1
Unit 1
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help of imagination that Words worth made humble and rustic life look
uncommon and extraordinary, “ he threw over it a colouring of
imagination”, further it is by virtue of imagination that he could see into
the life of thing and see deeper and clear.
Wordsworth advocacy of liberalism in literature is truly romantic for he
upholds the individuality and independence of the poet. Wordsworth
romanticism further reflects itself when he condemns the poetic diction
of the pseudo classicist
His rejection of poetic diction despite few drawbacks, paves the way for
romanticism. Even in end or function of poetry word worth rejects
instruction and lays all stress on the pleasure given by poetry and finally
he wanted reader to judge poetry independently not by the tastes and
judgement of other “making your own discretion your tutor” let your own
discretion be your tutor.
This is how the preface with its emphasis on novelty experiment, liberty
spontaneity, inspiration and imagination gave a new direction,
consciousness, and program to English romanticism
Words worth critical output simply consists of
a. his preface
b. a few supplementary
c. essay and articles and a number of casual remark i.e the bulk of his
criticism is small yet it said Rene wellek is” rich in survivals
suggestion, anticipation and personal insight” the core of his literary
criticism said Chapman is as inspired as his poetry. To him goes the
credit of infusing romantic elements in the field of criticism.