William Wordsworth: The Life and Legacy

William Wordsworth: The Life and Legacy

William Wordsworth: Early Life and Family Background William Wordsworth, born on April 7, 1770, in Cockermouth, England, was a central figure in English Romantic poetry. His early life was shaped by his family’s social connections and his exposure to the Lake District's landscapes. Father: John Wordsworth, a legal agent for James Lowther, 1st Earl of Lonsdale, and Collector of Customs. Mother: Ann Cookson, from a distinguished family. Siblings: William was the second of five children, including his sister Dorothy, who later became a poet and diarist. Despite a reserved relationship with his father, William was introduced to poetry and developed a deep connection with nature in the Lake District. William Wordsworth's Education and Influence of Family Wordsworth's educational journey was marked by key familial and social influences that later shaped his literary career. First school: A local school in Cockermouth, under the care of his mother, Ann. Schooling in Penrith: Unde…