Poem: Ode to the West Wind

During the Romantic era, nature is the source of inspiration for many Poets. Through nature, Poets see beauty; and thus, come the inspiration. Not an exception, Percy Bysshe Shelly, a Romantic poet, is also fascinated by the beauty of nature, hence, incorporates many of natural elements in his poem. Line below you is the poem "Ode to the West Wind" by Shelly, which is a perfect example that demonstrates this fact. In this poem, Shelly views nature as a source of beauty, which is being illustrated through many natural imageries including leaves, clouds, flowers etc. Not only that, Shelley also makes many references to the season of the year, such as autumn, winter, and spring. This again reinforces and emphasizes the idea of romanticism whereas nature is often viewed as beautiful, aesthetic, and variation.


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