William Wordsworth: Poetry, People, and Place
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Course overview
- Provider
- Futurelearn
- Course type
- Free trial availiable
- Deadline
- Flexible
- Duration
- 4 hours
- Course author
- Simon Bainbridge
Description
On this four-week course, you’ll explore the writing process of one of the greatest poets in the English language, William Wordsworth, and the Lake District landscape that inspired him.
Through readings and discussions focusing on Grasmere in the heart of the Lake District, you’ll discover why this location was so important for the poet.
You’ll have full access to Wordsworth’s manuscripts to help you develop an understanding of how he created his poems. You’ll also have the opportunity to discuss literary issues with other learners.
Unpack Wordsworth’s greatest works including “I wandered lonely as a cloud”You’ll study how Wordsworth created and revised some of his greatest works, including “I wandered lonely as a cloud” (perhaps better known as “Daffodils”) and The Prelude (his autobiographical masterpiece). You’ll draw on the magnificent collection of manuscripts held by the Wordsworth Trust in the museum next to his home.
Through this exploration, you’ll discuss the ideas of home and community, and how they interconnect with creativity.
Develop close reading skills from the experts at Lancaster UniversityYou’ll be guided by a literature professor from Lancaster University, focussing on a particular poem or collection each week. You’ll also look at the letters and journals of William’s sister, Dorothy, to compare their writing.
This collaborative online course between Lancaster University and the Wordsworth Trust will help you develop skills of close reading as you discover a new appreciation and understanding of William Wordsworth.
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