Wordsworth
William Wordsworth is the greatest figure of the Romantic Age in English literature, and ranks with Chaucer, Shakespeare, and Milton as one of the major poets of the language. This production provides a thorough biography of the poet and an examination of such major works as Lyrical Ballads and The Prelude. It uses photographs of all sites important to Wordsworth’s poetic evolution to provide a fascinating look at the milieu and mood of a major English poet. The DVD includes a printable teacher guide featuring reproducible handouts, activities, exercises, vocabulary words, and other related materials. 17 minutes. Recommended for grades 5-12.