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Anna Laetitia Barbauld, William Blake, Robert Browning, Robert Burns, George Gordon Byron, Robert Herrick, John Keats, Christopher Marlowe, Andrew Marvell, Mary Lamb, Letitia Elizabeth Landon, John Milton, Percy Bysshe Shelley, Edmund Spenser, Alfred, Lord Tennyson, William Wordsworth

Anna Lætitia BarbauldBy Jewels Hight

Basic Biographical Information● Born: June 20, 1743 in Kibworth Harcourt, Leicestershire, England● Died: March 9, 1825 in Stoke Newington, near London● She was the only daughter of her father. From the age of 15 to 30, she lived in Warrington, Lancashire, near where her father taught in a nonconformist Protestant academy.

Movements or Schools she was part of She was a teacher at Palgrave Academy, and her writing was essential to the evolution of Romanticism in England. Her father taught at a nonconformist Protestant academy, in which she got her basic education. She was connected to Warrington Academy through her father teaching there.

Social Status/ Political InvolvementSociety perceived her as an eminent teacher at Palgrave Academy and a unique children’s writer. Her poetry inspired more women to have a voice and influenced more political involvement for women. Political statements were implemented into her work. The last poem she ever published was criticizing the British government for their involvement in the Napoleonic Wars, by which the reviews shooed her away from publishing. Another focus of her writing was womanhood and traditional expectations of women in the 18th century.

Significant Life Events● Barbauld’s father started a school early on in her life, in which she was heavily influenced by the school and the people who worked there to continue her writing and education. It also forced her to be around the opposite sex for most of her life, which boosted her interest in womanhood.● She stopped publishing due to the harsh reaction to her criticism of the British Government. ● In 1758 her family moved to Warrington and her father taught at Warrington Academy.● In 1773, she published her first book of poetry.● In 1774, she got married to Rochemont Barbauld.

How her poetry was receivedAnna was infamous for her letters throughout her life. In the 19th century, she was only remembered for her children’s writing. There was a lack of attention to her work after she died in the 20th century, but she is obviously a unique poet as seen by anyone who reads her work. More recently, in the 1980s, there has been attention around feminist writing, by which she has gained popularity and her place as a significant literary writer.

Resources● Brittanica, Encyclopedia. “Anna Laetitia Barbauld | British Author and Editor | Britannica.” Www.britannica.com, 2 Jan. 2024, www.britannica.com/biography/Anna-Laetitia-Barbauld. Accessed 21 Feb. 2024.● Foundation, Poetry. “Anna Lætitia Barbauld.” Poetry Foundation, 15 May 2020, www.poetryfoundation.org/poets/anna-laetitia-barbauld. Accessed 21 Feb. 2024.

The Life and Legacy of William BlakeVeronica Rigsby

William Blake was an English poet, painter, and engraver born into a working class family in the late 17th century. From a young age, he was drawn to the arts, and his parents indulged him, sending him to art school and setting him up with a engraving apprenticeship at a young age. Blake also had other “talents,” claiming that since he was a child he had multiple encounters with angels and other biblical figures, including God himself; even prophesying the hanging of a renowned engraver at the age of fourteen, or witnessing the spirit of his brother rising from his dead body. Blake, though being exposed to religious imagery, followed no particular religion, citing himself as a seeker rather than a follower.

Though well renowned for his poetry, Blake was also an incredible painter, and all-around artist, even singing his poems when he first began publishing them. He protested heavily against war and kingship, and this was seen in much of is poetry, namely his early poems.In is life, Blake saw death numerous times, from two of his siblings dying in infancy, and his closest brother dying tragically young, to his father’s death in his later years.He published over 130 poems and collections throughout his lifetime, and though his poetry was not well known by the general public during his lifetime, his art was incredibly well received by those exposed to it, and flourished following is death in 1887. To this day he is renowned as an important figure in the romantic age of art, both visual and poetic.

citationshttps://www.poetryfoundation.org/poets/william-blakeRigsby, Veronica. “Veronica Rigsby - Poet Biography.” Google Docs, 2019, docs.google.com/presentation/d/1F5TC2WfDqrArvvEFmPs6AWPe-VRqUMnxyaG2OAj_Qiw/edit#slide=id.g2bae55b794f_0_12. Accessed 21 Feb. 2024.Rigsby, Veronica. 2019. ‘Veronica Rigsby - Poet Biography’, Google Docs<https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1F5TC2WfDqrArvvEFmPs6AWPe-VRqUMnxyaG2OAj_Qiw/edit#slide=id.g2bae55b794f_0_12> [accessed 21 February 2024]https://poets.org/poet/william-blakeRigsby, Veronica. “Veronica Rigsby - Poet Biography.” Google Docs, 2019, docs.google.com/presentation/d/1F5TC2WfDqrArvvEFmPs6AWPe-VRqUMnxyaG2OAj_Qiw/edit#slide=id.g2bae55b794f_0_12. Accessed 21 Feb. 2024.

Robert BrowningVic Ibarra

SchoolingRobert was educated by his father in their home. They had over 6,000 volumes in Greek, Hebrew, Latin, French, Italian, and Spanish. At 16 he enrolled in The University of England but soon left because he wanted to learn and read at his own pace.

Social statusBrowning identified himself as a liberal. He also supported women's right to vote and opposed slavery. Additionally, he was also against anti-semitism which lead many people to speculate if he himself was Jewish. When he was 13, he claimed himself as an atheist, but later in life he would claim himself as a Christian.

Life events On September 12, 1846 Robert married fellow poet Elizabeth Barret Browning!! Yay!!

Life events pt.2On December 12, 1889 Robert died. Lol. He died in his sons home is Venice Italy.

His poems and workDuring his life, Robert’s parents supported him being a poet (shocking) and even helping him financially with his career. He often gotten good reviews on his poems. However some critics did not like his work, Sordello because they believed his references to be obscure. His work however remains to be influential, he is noted to have been an influence on Robert Frost. You’re my idolRobert Browning

Robert BurnsBy Dylan Watts

Basic BiographyRobert Burns was born on January 25, 1759. He was born in Alloway, Ayrshire, Scotland. He died on July 21, 1796 in Dumfries, Dumfriesshire. Burns was the national poet of Scotland and wrote lyrics and songs in Scots and in English. Another thing Burns was famous for was his defiance against orthodox religion and morality.

Robert Burns Education Between 1765 and 1768 Burns attended a school established by his father and several neighbors with John Murdock being his teacher. In 1775, he attended a mathematics school in Kirkoswald. These formal and more or less institutionalized bouts of education were extended at home under the tutelage of his father.This made his religion to be humanitarian.

Burns Political Views/InvolvementRobert Burns watched his father get beaten down in life that helped make him both a rebel against the societal standards of his time and a sour satirist in all forms of religious and political thought that condoned or keep inhumanity going in society.

Robert Burns' most famous poem is “Tam o' Shanter,” which was published in 1791. Burns is also well known for his help with over three hundred songs that honor love and friendship. It also celebrates drinking with a hilarious and soft feeling, like his most famous song, which is used and sang every new year, “Auld Lang Syne.”Biggest Accomplishments in Robert Burns life

Burns LegacyIn many countries it’s now traditional to sing ‘Auld Lang Syne’ when seeing in the new year. Over the generations, Burns’ work has inspired poets such as Wordsworth and Coleridge. He has even been seen being celebrated in songs and even stamps.

Work Cited“Robert Burns | Biography, Poems, Songs, Auld Lang Syne, & Facts | Britannica.” Encyclopædia Britannica, 2024, www.britannica.com/biography/Robert-Burns. Accessed 21 Feb. 2024. “Robert Burns | Poetry Foundation.” Poetry Foundation, 2024, www.poetryfoundation.org/poets/robert-burns. Accessed 21 Feb. 2024. “The Life of Robert Burns.” National Trust for Scotland, 2024, www.nts.org.uk/visit/places/robert-burns-birthplace-museum/the-life-of-robert-burns. Accessed 21 Feb. 2024.

Lord ByronMia Stowe

MovementsLord Byron is one of the leading figures of the Romantic movement. He wrote popular Romantic hero that was filled with guilt and sadness. Some of his themes include sexuality, freedom, and self-revelation.

Social StatusByron was the son of Captain Jack (“Mad Jack”) Byron who spent all of his wife’s fortune. Catherine Gordon took her son to Aberdeen, Scotland. Byron was taken to England after inheriting his late uncle’s estate. He studied at Trinity College, Cambridge. In 1809, Byron took his seat in the House of Lord.

Significant Life EventsLord Byron was born on January 22, 1788 in London, England. In 1805, Byron started college at Trinity College Cambridge. He published his first poem, Hours of Idleness, in 1807. Lord Byron took his place on the House of the Lords in 1809. In 1815, Bryon had his first child, Augusta Ada, with Anne Isabella Milbanke. In February 1824, Lord Byron grew ill and eventually died in April of the same year.

Poetry Lord Byron’s first published volume was Hours of Idleness. After the critic, The Edinburgh Review, Byron published English Bards and Scotch Reviewers. This poetry was his first recognized. During his first marriage, Byron was in a love affair with two other women. This guilt lead him to write The Giaour, The Bride of Abydos, The Corsair, and Lara. Lord Byron’s most recognized poem is Don Juan.

URLhttps://www.britannica.com/biography/Lord-Byron-poethttps://www.poetryfoundation.org/poets/lord-byron

Robert HerrickAlex Sok

General Background● Robert Herrick, born in 1591 and died in 1674, was an English poet who lived during the Renaissance and the English Civil War who was best known for his collection of poems known as “Hesperides.”

Influences● Herrick is associated with the “Cavalier poets,” poets who were in favor of the monarchy during the English Civil War, it is a style characterized by wit and elegance. ● Herrick grow up under the apprenticeship of his uncle, a goldsmith. Later in life he attended St John’s College in Cambridge● With the death of his friend, Duke of Buckingham, Herrick joined the clergy which had an influence on his poetry

Politics ● Although Herrick was alive during the English Civil War, his poetry was not overtly political; though, his status as a clergyman was affected by the war.

Reception● His poems were greatly received during his time, yet he was not considered popular. ● In later years, Herrick fell under the spotlight during the Victorian Era were became admired for his poetry.

Work Cited:“Robert Herrick | Poetry Foundation.” Poetry Foundation, 2024,www.poetryfoundation.org/poets/robert-herrick. Accessed 21 Feb. 2024. American. “Robert Herrick.” Poets.org, 11 July 2023, poets.org/poet/robert-herrick.Accessed 21 Feb. 2024.

‘Robert Herrick | Poetry Foundation’ (Poetry Foundation2024) <https://www.poetryfoundation.org/poets/robert-herrick> accessed 21 February 2024 American, ‘Robert Herrick’ (Poets.org11 July 2023) <https://poets.org/poet/robert-herrick> accessed 21 February 2024

By: Rosabella VickersJohn Keats

Biographical InformationJohn Keats was an English poet who became one of the key poets of the English Romantic movement during the early nineteenth century. Keats was born in London in 1795. His parents died while he was still very young. After his parents' death, his guardians removed him from school and hired him to a surgeon. While studying medicine he found time to continue his reading and creative writing. After he was qualified to medical practice, however, he decided that the only thing he wanted to be was a poet and thus he abandoned medicine completely. He published his first volume, Poems, in 1817

His Work Characteristics of his writing in his poetry, are much admired by modern critics. He communicated his ideal of beauty in lines which fulfill his own poetic definition of what poetry should strike the reader as a wording of his own highest thoughts.

What Influenced himJohn Keats, was influenced by various factors that shaped his poetic style and themes. The following are some of the key influences on John Keats’ poetry: 1. Nature: Nature played a significant role in influencing Keats’ poetry. He had a deep appreciation for the beauty of the natural world and often used vivid imagery of nature in his poems. Keats believed that nature was a source of inspiration and a reflection of human emotions. 2. Classical Literature: Keats was heavily influenced by classical literature, particularly the works of ancient Greek and Roman poets such as Homer, Virgil, and Ovid. He admired their use of mythology, symbolism, and storytelling techniques, which can be seen reflected in his own poetry. 3. Romanticism: As a Romantic poet, Keats was influenced by the ideals of the Romantic movement, which emphasized individualism, emotion, imagination, and a deep connection to nature. He embraced these principles in his poetry, exploring themes of beauty, love, mortality, and the sublime.

Work Cited “John Keats | Biography, Poems, Odes, Philosophy, Death, & Facts | Britannica.” Encyclopædia Britannica, 2024, www.britannica.com/biography/John-Keats. Accessed 23 Feb. 2024.https://www.britannica.com/biography/John-Keatshttps://www.facebook.com/thoughtcodotcom. “Biography of John Keats, English Romantic Poet.” ThoughtCo, 2020, www.thoughtco.com/biography-of-john-keats-poet-4797917. Accessed 23 Feb. 2024.https://www.thoughtco.com/biography-of-john-keats-poet-4797917American. “John Keats.” Poets.org, 8 Mar. 2021, poets.org/poet/john-keats. Accessed 23 Feb. 2024.https://poets.org/poet/john-keats

The Illustrious BiographyOf Christopher MarloweBy: Lilly Smutz

His Writing Origin❖ Marlowe was the second child and eldest son of John Marlowe, a Canterbury shoemaker.❖ He went to Corpus Christi College, Cambridge. Obtaining his bachelor of arts degree in 1584.❖ He continued in residence at Cambridge—which may imply that he was intending to take Anglican orders❖ Marlowe was constantly involved in matters that involve working in Elizabeth’s the firsts secret service (many think as an undercover spy)❖ Many suspected Marlowe to be an atheist, and after “sufficient evidence” was found, Marlowe was arrested and mandated to attend to give daily attendance on their lordships until he shall be licensed to the contrary.❖ Marlowe died in a dispute over a bar bill, killed by Ingram Frizer

Literary Career

Marlowe’s Greatest Hits❖ before leaving Cambridge he had already written Tamburlaine the Great (in two parts, both performed by the end of 1587; published 1590)❖ during his later Cambridge years, Marlowe had translated Ovid’s Amores (The Loves) and the first book of Lucan’s Pharsalia❖ he also wrote the play Dido, Queen of Carthage (published in 1594 as the joint work of Marlowe and Thomas Nashe).❖ His unfinished but splendid poem Hero and Leander—which is almost certainly the finest nondramatic Elizabethan poem appeared in 1598.❖ Faustus❖ Edward II and The Massacre at Paris❖ The Jew of Malta broke new ground in writing during Marlowe’s time.

Other Information

Devil’s In the Details❖ Christopher Marlowe came from a middle class merchant family in Canterbury❖ This early appreciation has extended over the years, so that now most critics—sharing the benefits of hindsight—would agree with A.C. Swinburne that Marlowe was “the father of English tragedy and the creator of English blank verse.❖ Men in Walsingham's private agents created a conspiracy that Marlowe was involved with the Babington Conspiracy in 1586➢was a 1586 conspiracy to kill the Protestant Queen Elizabeth I and replace her with her Catholic cousin, Mary, Queen of Scots.❖The men involved with the acclaimed bar fight were agents for Walsingham➢Many believe it was an execution and not a bar fight

MLA 9 CitationsWorks CitedLeech, Clifford. “Christopher Marlowe | English Writer | Britannica.” Encyclopædia Britannica, 2019, www.britannica.com/biography/Christopher-Marlowe.Poetry Foundation. “Poetry Foundation.” Poetry Foundation, 2019, www.poetryfoundation.org/poets/christopher-marlowe.

Andrew Marvell Goofy little poet

Important Dates and Education Born: March 31, 1621, Winestead, United KingdomDied: August 16, 1678, London, United Kingdom Education: Hull grammar school and Trinity College Type of Poetry: Metaphysical Notable Works: “To His Coy Mistress” , “The Garden” “An Horatian Ode”

InfluencesMarvell was heavily influenced by John Donne and both the metaphysical and cavalier school. Many also believe that Marvells presence in politics influenced his style of satirical, political works.

Social Status and Significant Events Was a member of parliament, this made his status of being a poet overshadowed until the 20th century Thought to have been poisonedWas believed to have been an Anglican and opposed to episcopacy Was apart of the Metaphysical movement which is the idea that the physical, spiritual and emotional world are interconnected . Poets from this era typically come up with unusual comparisons between physical and abstract concepts. This can best be seen in Marvell’s work The Definition of Love (1681)

Poetry Significance Most famous for being a pioneer in political satire, attacking the royal court and church. Marvell was also a defender of religious and political liberty and the rights of Parliament. Despite being dated at the time of other poets writings, Marvell influenced John Dryden, Alexander Pope and Jonathan Swift. During his life, Marvell’s poems were received very well by the public giving Marvell the image of being clever and courageous.

Links Andrew Marvell | Biography, Poems, & Facts | BritannicaAndrew Marvell | Poetry FoundationAndrew Marvell - English HistoryAnalysis of Andrew Marvell’s Poems – Literary Theory and Criticism (literariness.org)

MARY LAMBAtticus Dodd

Who is Mary Lamb for $600.This poet was born in London on December 3, 1764 to a poor family where she mainly helped support the family, especially her mother, as a seamstress. Her brother is named Charles Lamb, who happens to also be a poet, and her mother was bedridden. This lady also struggled with severe bipolar disorder and possibly other mental illnesses. In 1796 during an episode, she stabbed her mother to death, where afterward she frequently visited insane asylums, where her brother fought desperately to keep her out. Finally, after a long, hard life, she died in London on May 20, 1847.

Writings for $1000Much of her writings were collections and adaptations of older works and some collections of her own. She also published under her brother’s name as an attempt to avoid notoriety; however, it didn’t work very well. Her work was very well received during her lifetime. Important works include:● Tales from Shakespeare: her most important and recognized work in which she, with some help from her brother, adapted several of Shakespeare’s works to make them more accessible to children. (1807)● Mrs. Leicester's School (1809)● Poetry for children (1809)

Facts for $200● Shared Gravestone with her younger brother Charles● Received little formal education● Even though Mary had dementia before Charles’s health started to decline, she outlived him by about 13 years, and it took her some time to understand that he was dead due to her dementia.● In 1823, She and Charles adopted an orphan named Emma Isola, who happened to marry their publisher 10 years later.

MLA 9Davis, Linda. “Mary Lamb (1767-1847) - Find a Grave Memorial.” Www.findagrave.com, www.findagrave.com/memorial/6568/mary-lamb. Accessed 21 Feb. 2024.“Mary Ann Lamb | British Author | Britannica.” Encyclopædia Britannica, 2020, www.britannica.com/biography/Mary-Ann-Lamb. Accessed 21 Feb. 2024.“Mary Lamb | Poetry Foundation.” Poetry Foundation, 2024, www.poetryfoundation.org/poets/mary-lamb. Accessed 21 Feb. 2024.

Jessica Ezell

Basic BiographyAka: L.E.L8/14/1802(London, England) - 10/15/1838(Gold Coast Colony, now Ghana)➢English Poet and Novelist➢Parents: John Landon and Catherine Jane➢Close to younger brother, Whittington Henry, born 1804.➢Her father, John, worked in finance and Letitia’s was a comfortable childhood, during which the family moved to a country mansion.

Movements/SchoolsLandon learned to read as a toddler; a disabled neighbour would scatter letter tiles on the floor and reward young Letitia for reading. At the age of five, Landon began attending Frances Arabella Rowden's school at 22 Hans Place, Knightsbridge.At Rowden's school, Landon became fluent in French from an early age. The Landons moved to the countryside in 1809, so that John Landon could carry out a model farm project. Letitia Landon was educated at home by her older cousin Elizabeth from that point on.

Social StatusLetitia Elizabeth Landon achieved that most rare of things: a lifetime of celebrity followed by almost instantaneous anonymity. After Letitia’s governess submitted some of her pupil’s poems to the Literary Gazette, that publication offered Letitia her own column. Cannily, the magazine’s Literary Editor, William Jerdan, kept the column anonymous, dropping just the odd clue as to who its author might be. ‘L.E.L.’ was a huge and instantaneous success.

Political Involvement The celebrity poet Letitia Elizabeth Landon mesmerized a 19th-century public with hints of dark secrets.The enigmatic celebrity death was of a piece with the life. Under the pen name “L.E.L.,” Letitia Elizabeth Landon had been one of the most famous literary women of her brief pre-Victorian moment, her poetry a staple of the popular literary press for well over a decade. A child of bourgeois-bohemian London, she had earned fame early on for her canny way of promising confessions that never quite materialized, lamenting all that she could not tell.Her style was influential to early 19th-century popular verse.

Life EventsIn 1820, when she was 18, her first poem was published in London’s Literary Gazette. The following year, she published a book of poetry, The Fate of Adelaide, which sold well. Her work was attributed only to “L.E.L.,” and when her first poems were released her readers were fascinated by the mysterious poet.

How her poetry was viewed during and after her life:During~After~She was viewed more so as an “icon” due to the promiscuous themes she portrayed through her writings.The themes Landon expresses in her work is for the most part normalized today. Society is more open and open-minded, and women can express themselves freely now.

URL’s~❖https://www.britannica.com/biography/Letitia-Elizabeth-Landon❖https://londonlifewithliz.com/2019/08/27/the-lost-life-and-scandalous-death-of-letitia-elizabeth-landon/❖https://www.theatlantic.com/magazine/archive/2019/04/letitia-elizabeth-landon-female-byron/583237/❖https://www.poetryfoundation.org/poets/letitia-elizabeth-landon❖https://daily.jstor.org/on-the-life-of-forgotten-poet-letitia-elizabeth-landon/

Social StatusJohn Milton was born in London on December 9, 1608, into a middle class family.

Political InvolvementAlthough Milton wrote several poems and sonnets in his earlier career, he became known as a revolutionary and passionate political activist, beginning his political career with the pamphlets that he wrote on the current politics of his time, defending anti monarchical rule and republicanism, giving particular attention to the religious and civil liberties of the people and the necessity of a free

Significant Life EventsBorn in 1603Wrote tracks defending divorce, attacking censorship, and promoting the puritan cause in 1642In 1664 John Milton published his masterpiece, Paradise Lost

How was the poetry received by the public of the time . and present day now? In his time he was known as a man of the people!He kept people informed of corrupt political power and in doing so was very respected.As time passed his writings did not lay in dust to be forgotten about, his writings not only had much influence in many civil wars but were also heavily used in the french and american revolution

Type of writerJohn milton was a man of poetry and proseSpecifically he wrote a majority of his pieces unrymed Iambic

URL Links● https://www.heritage-history.com/index.php?c=resources&s=char-dir&f=milton● https://www.cambridgescholars.com/product/978-1-5275-0327-4● https://poets.org/poet/john-milton#:~:text=John%20Milton%20was%20born%20in,prepared%20to%20enter%20the%20clergy.● https://www.britannica.com/biography/John-Milton● https://www.poetryfoundation.org/poets/john-milton#:~:text=John%20Milton's%20career%20as%20a,1660)%3B%20and%20the%20Restoration.

Percy Bysshe ShelleyBrylie Kitchell

Life BiographyBorn: August 4, 1792 Field Place, UKDied: July 8, 1822 Lerici, ItalyPercy Bysshe Shelley was British writer who is known as one the the most popular English Romantic poets. His skills became evident at age 6, when he was sent to a day school run by the vicar of Warnham church. He consistently demonstrated an impressive memory and a gift for languages. He studied at Eton College and Oxford University.

MovementsShelley was heavily involved in the Romantic Movement. His pieces are known for their embodiment of rebellion, hope, and imagination. His writing challenged societal norms and ideals. They focused on individual freedoms and idealism.

Social & Political StatusShelley was very progressive when it came to politics. He also had a politically progressive attitude towards women. He was a supporter of female emancipation and gender equality. Shelley was fairly respected in society. He was brought up in a wealthy, privileged, and conservative household. He was the oldest of six children, so he was set to inherit his grandfather’s estate. His status also put him in line for a seat in Parliament. However, this changed after his marriage.Social Political

Significant Life EventsShelley had many life events that influenced his poetry. In 1811, Shelley married one of his sisters’ schoolmates. At the time, he was 19 and the girl was 16. Because they eloped, Shelley’s father cut him off. After moving around England for a few months, Shelley became involved in an intense platonic relationship with a 28-year old unmarried school teacher named Elizabeth Hitchener. Hitchener had a falling out with the Shelley’s in 1812. After having one child, Shelley and his wife split. He became friends with Harriet de Boinville, a widow, and he became interested in her married daughter, who was 18. In March 1814, Shelley remarried Harriet, but they lived apart. In May 1814, Shelley began visiting his mentor daily, and soon fell in love with her 16-year old daughter, Mary Wollstonecraft, who was a feminist writer, and would later write Frankenstein. Soon after they married, Percy learned that Harriet was pregnant, and soon Mary also became pregnant. After a rough marriage, Harriet drowned herself and gave custody of her son to Percy, but gave her sister custody of their daughter. All of these events inspired Shelley’s writing. His poems cover the topics of love, tragedy, and other topics that were evident in his life.

Impact of PoetryDuring his life and after he died, his influence on poetry lived on. His methods and style greatly influenced other poets such as Lord Byron, John Keats, and William Butler Yeats. Because of his progressive ideals and his habit of going against societal norms, many artists and activists use his ideas of authority, imagination, and romance.

Sourceshttps://poets.org/poet/percy-bysshe-shelleyhttps://www.britannica.com/biography/Percy-Bysshe-Shelleyhttps://www.oxfordhomeschooling.co.uk/blog/the-romanticism-of-percy-bysshe-shelley/#:~:text=His%20profound%20influence%20can%20be,more%20compassionate%20and%20just%20world.

Edmund SpenserCaitlin Drennan

Social, Political, and Significant EventsSpenser was not born into wealth, in fact he was so under the radar that we are not sure of his true birth year. Spenser studied at Cambridge University and became friends with a prominent figure aristocratically. He leaned more towards Puritanism in lieu of the paths being taken by popular England churches. Past his college years, the most significant point of his life was when he found his career in Ireland which led to some of his most renowned poems such as A View of the Present State of Ireland, The Faerie Queene, Complaints, as well as many others.

Poetry Before/After Death, School of MovementWhile alive, his most famous piece, The Faerie Queene, was received well. So well in fact, his work was talked about in the first week of its publishing. He wrote more in this collection 2 years before his death. The mention of Spenser after his passing was found in The Return of Parnassus. His memory was kept alive through his popular romantic poetry and his remaining family members. Spenser had a strong focus on diction and imagery. His poems contained many characteristics that reflected his time living in the pastoral scenery of Northern England. He was a known romanticist and literary critic that used his works to express his passion as well as his knowledge of poetic technique.

Alfred, Lord TennysonAlfred, Lord Tennyson, born in 1809, was a renowned Victorian poet from England. Despite a tumultuous family life marked by his father's mental health issues and his siblings' struggles, Tennyson showed early promise in writing. He attended Trinity College, Cambridge, where he gained confidence as a poet through his association with the "Apostles," a literary club led by Arthur Henry Hallam, who became his close friend. Hallam's death deeply impacted Tennyson, inspiring many of his poems.Initially met with mixed reviews, Tennyson's early works faced criticism, leading to a nine-year hiatus in publishing. His personal life also saw setbacks, including a failed engagement due to financial troubles. However, his 1842 collection "Poems" garnered significant praise, solidifying his popularity. In 1850, "In Memoriam" further elevated his status, leading to his appointment as poet laureate and marriage to Emily Sellwood.Tennyson's later years were marked by financial success, allowing him to lead a secluded life in the countryside. He continued to publish acclaimed works, such as "Idylls of the Kings." In 1884, he was granted a peerage, becoming known as Alfred, Lord Tennyson. He passed away in 1892, leaving behind a legacy as one of Britain's most beloved poets, buried in Westminster Abbey.

William WordsworthBy: TaylorBusiness inthe front, party in theback

Background /significant life events timelineBorn:april 7 1770 lake district of northern england, died:april 23 1850, westmorland, englandMother died in 17781779 William Wordsworth is sent to school in Hawkshead, a village in England's Lake District. His sister Dorothy is sent to live with relatives in Yorkshire. The siblings are separated for nine years.1787 wordsworth begins university at St. John’s College, then graduates in 1791 with a bachelor’s degree1793 He begins publishing Descriptive Sketches and An Evening Walk.1795 they move to dorset1797 Coleridge and Wordsworth become close friends1789 Lyrical Ballads published1812 Wordsworth loses both of his children to death1814 The Excursion is published1834 coleridge dies1839 Wordsworth earns an honorary degree at Oxford UniversityApril 23, 1850 Wordsworth dies

The movements or schools of thought they were a part of OR reacted against. Lyrical Ballads by William Wordsworth and Samuel Taylor Coleridge, published in 1798, are credited by academics with launching the Romantic Era. This was one of the first poetry volumes to break away from the more formal lyrical style of the Neoclassical Period. Rather, the poets of the day wrote in language that was understandable to the average person. This helped convey human emotion as well. Wordsworth focused primarily on nature in his writings. He thought it might provide a way to achieve mental purity and spiritual enlightenment. "The Solitary Reaper" is one of Wordsworth's best-known pieces (1807). This poem expresses Wordsworth's conviction that poetry necessitates a complete expression of feeling while also honoring the beauty of melody. Wordsworth's best work is The Prelude (1850), a semi-autobiographical dialog poem spanning his entire life. Conversational verse is the literary genre in which Wordsworth and Coleridge most commonly composed. The latter composed a series of eight poems that, within the parameters of the genre, addressed larger ideas about nature, mankind, and morality. With a lot of the content based on the author's life, this blank verse poetry is incredibly private and personal.This blank verse poetry is very intimate and personal, with a great deal of its material derived from the author's life.

Social statusHe is recognized as a poet who explored spiritual and epistemological ideas, wrote on the interaction between humans and nature, and vehemently supported the use of everyday language and speech patterns in poetry. Wordsworth's stay in France taught him more about the social issues that ordinary men and women face. Ideas from the French Revolution and the rise of democratic norms based on equality would have an impact on him. His travels also had an effect on his personal life; he got pregnant in France and gave birth to a daughter, Caroline. He was going to leave before she was born, only to reunite with her in France in 1802, along with his sister.

Political involvementAs is well known, slavery was one of the major political issues during the lifetime of the poet William Wordsworth and his sister Dorothy. As they were growing up, the issue was steadily growing in prominence, as increasing numbers of people began to call for the abolition of the slave trade. In 1787, the Society for Effecting the Abolition of the Slave Trade was formed, and both lived long enough to see both the trade and slavery itself abolished. Wordsworth's opinions on slavery serve as a useful barometer of his shifting political beliefs. Similar to how he changed from being a radical democrat to a reactionary Tory, his position for abolition of slavery also changed to one that was more ambiguous. In contrast to his views on democracy, he did not completely reverse course and support slavery, but it is noteworthy that his primary criticisms of abolitionists were directed towards the rights of masters rather than slaves. He even expressed admiration for anti-abolitionists, as did Gladstone and Malartic. In fact, it is quite amazing that his connection with Clarkson and other abolitionists appears to have remained unaffected despite his shift in opinion.In general, Wordsworth's views on slavery need to be understood in relation to his views on other political issues. As a radical, he was an ardent supporter of abolition; however, as his views on democracy and parliamentary representation evolved, so did

how was their poetry received during their lives and after? He, along with other poets and philosophers, permanently altered our perceptions of childhood, identity, the function of poetry, and most importantly, our relationship to the environment. Wordsworth and Coleridge, in Hazlitt's opinion, captured the essence of the time. They became a composite “representative man,” to borrow Ralph Waldo Emerson's term, as a result of their creative cross-fertilization. Napoleon was considered by Emerson as the quintessential "man of the world," the "representative of the popular external life and aims of the 19th century," and Goethe as the philosopher of the "multiplicity" of its inner life, making Napoleon one of the "great men" of his own time.

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