Poetry Through the Ages · 1780 to Present
The Romantic Imagination
Exploring the works of poets like Wordsworth and Keats and their focus on nature, emotion, and the individual.
Key Questions
- 1How did the Romantic poets react against the industrialization of their era?
- 2In what ways does the use of personification in Romantic poetry elevate the natural world?
- 3How do poets use the ode form to explore complex philosophical ideas?
National Curriculum Attainment Targets
KS3: English - Reading: PoetryKS3: English - Reading: Context and Genre
Year: Year 9
Subject: English
Unit: Poetry Through the Ages
Period: 1780 to Present
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