The Prelude

Wordsworth's The Prelude is a seminal work in English romanticism, presented as an autobiography in verse. It explores the poet's childhood in the Lake District, his experiences at Cambridge, his early fervor for the French Revolution, and his subsequent disillusionment. This reflection on personal growth emphasizes Nature as a vital moral and spiritual force in human life, highlighting society's frequent neglect of it. Sub-titled "Growth of a Poet's Mind," the poem remains a vibrant and thought-provoking piece in the literary canon.