A Profound Exploration

Another important aspect of Wordsworth's poetry is his exploration of the relationship between humans and nature. He believed that humans were an integral part of the natural world, and that our well-being was closely linked to the health and vitality of the environment. In his poem "The World Is Too Much with Us," Wordsworth laments the alienation and disconnection that he sees in modern society, arguing that we have lost touch with the natural world and the simple pleasures of life. He writes,"The world is too much with us; late and soon,/ Getting and spending, we lay waste our powers:/ Little we see in Nature that is ours;/ We have given our hearts away, a sordid boon!"