Understanding 'Excerpt from The Prelude' by William Wordsworth
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I can explain what I think the poem is about and why I think it was written.
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The Prelude is a semi-autobiographical poem which was published after Wordsworth's death.
Written in the first person, this nostalgic poem reflects on a moment when Wordsworth was ice-skating as a child.
Wordsworth had a deep appreciation for nature and spent much of his time outdoors.
The intense feelings of innocence and joy felt by Wordsworth as a child, is matched by the intense beauty of nature.
Wordsworth was one of the most influential Romantic poets, exploring the human experience in his poetry.
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