UNIT 3: WILLIAM WORDSWORTH: “SIMON LEE” William Wordsworth’s Life William Wordsworth was born in 1770 in Cockermouth, Cumberland, near the Lake District in England. He had a close bond with his sister Dorothy, who was also a poet. After the…

UNIT 2: WILLIAM COWPER: “THE SOLITUDE OF ALEXANDER SELKIRK” William Cowper’s Life William Cowper (1731-1800) was an English poet and hymnodist. He faced a difficult childhood and battled mental illness throughout his life. Despite his challenges, Cowper created notable poems,…

UNIT 1: WILLIAM BLAKE: “HOLY THURSDAY” William Blake’s Life William Blake (1757-1827) was a creative poet from England. He grew up in London and possessed a remarkable talent for art. His exposure to engraving during his formative years greatly influenced…