As the quintessential Romantic poet, it is not surprising that Wordsworth’s major thematic exploration in his poetry is nature. Nature is both a personal and a universal theme in Wordsworth’s poetry. Other personal themes he explores include family, self- discovery and fatherhood. Romantic poets viewed childhood as a golden age, and so childhood is another important theme in Wordsworth’s poetry. Because his poems are so deep and contemplative, Wordsworth has the ability to explore multiple themes simultaneously, and this adds a universality and timelessness to his poetry.
