Poets W. Wordsworth and P. Shelley

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This paper explains that William Wordsworth and Percy Shelly were deeply concerned with the importance of the imaginative process, which, to them, was a portal to another dimension that was almost beyond the scope of words. The author points out that, in Wordsworth's poem, "The Prelude," his active imagination is evidenced; it also demonstrates why he is considered a visionary poet in the Romantic Era. The paper relates that Shelley is in agreement with Wordsworth in that he supports the notion that our imaginations can enhance our existence on earth; however, he is not completely sure that our senses, with the aid our imagination, can fully comprehend the world or nature, as demonstrated in his poem, "Mont Blanc".

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"One aim of Shelley's poetry is to express emotions that are nearly impossible to describe. The process of his art brings these two things closer together and would be impossible without his imagination. However, the imagination is essential for him to comprehend the experience. In fact, it is the most important faculty that humans possess."

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