RELIGION IN ROMANTIC POETRY
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KEYWORDS: Faith, divine, soul, salvation, prayer, heaven, creationAbstract
This paper explores the theme of religion in Romantic poetry, focusing on the
works of prominent Romantic poets such as William Wordsworth, Samuel Taylor
Coleridge, and Percy Bysshe Shelley. The Romantic era, spanning from the late 18th
to the early 19th century, witnessed a significant shift in literary and philosophical
thought, including a reevaluation of religious beliefs and spirituality.
References
William Blake: Blake's poetry often explores religious and spiritual themes. In his
collection "Songs of Innocence and of Experience," he presents contrasting views of
religion, particularly in poems like "The Lamb" and "The Tyger," where he
contemplates the nature of God and the presence of evil.
Samuel Taylor Coleridge: Coleridge, in his famous poem "The Rime of the Ancient
Mariner," incorporates religious symbolism and themes of sin, guilt, and redemption.
The mariner's journey and his encounter with supernatural elements are deeply
intertwined with religious imagery.
William Wordsworth: Wordsworth's poetry often reflects his spiritual beliefs and his
reverence for nature as a source of divine presence. In his poem "Tintern Abbey," he
explores the connection between nature, the human soul, and a higher spiritual power.
