Wordsworth and Lyrical Ballads

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How French Revolution influenced William Wordsworth's Romanticism:

It puts emphasis on Individualism. The French Revolution promoted ideals of liberty, equality, and fraternity, which resonated with Romanticism's focus on individualism and personal experience. Wordsworth's poetry often celebrated the individual's connection with nature and their unique emotional responses to it. It also inspired Wordsworth in critique of Industrialisation. The industrialisation that followed the French Revolution led to urbanisation and social change. Wordsworth and other Romantics critiqued these developments, championing the simple, rural life and expressing concerns about the impact of industrialisation on the human spirit.

It also provided nature as a Source of Inspiration. Wordsworth, like other Romantic poets, was inspired by the natural world. The upheaval of the French Revolution led to a renewed interest in nature as a source of solace and inspiration in the face of societal turmoil.

Due to French Revolution, a certain political and social awareness was also awakened. The revolutionary ideals of heightened political and social awareness. Wordsworth's poetry often reflected a sense of social responsibility and a desire for positive change, aligning with the revolutionary spirit. Along with all these, French Revolution helps in developing emotional expression. Romanticism valued emotional expression, and the intense emotions associated with the revolutionary period, from hope to disillusionment, found their way into Wordsworth's poetry. His work often delved into deep emotional experiences and explored the human psyche.

In summary, the French Revolution's influence on Wordsworth's Romanticism can be seen in his focus on individualism, nature, critique of industrialisation, heightened political awareness, and the emotional intensity of his poetry, all of which were shaped by the revolutionary era's social and intellectual currents. (Answered with Chat GPT)