A Study Of William Wordsworth’s Ecopoetics

William Wordsworth（1770-1850）was a romantic poet in the 19^th century.Under the background of nature and British countryside,his poems exhibit the intimate relationship between man and nature.With the development of industrialization and the deepening of ecological crisis,living environment has been severely destroyed and the issue of alienated inter-personal relationship has become increasingly evident.Wordsworth realizes the urgency and significance of environmental preservation,which are represented in his works Lyrical Ballads（1798）and The Prelude（1814）,etc.Based on the relevant theories of Ecopoetics,this thesis adopts interdisciplinary research perspective and close reading method to expound the adverse effects of industrialization,the poet’s cravings for improving ecological environment and his practice of seeking“a home or place for poetic dwelling,”thus to achieve harmony between man and nature.This thesis is composed of five chapters.The first chapter is an introduction,briefly presenting research background,literature review,research significance and structure of the thesis.Chapter two explores adverse effects of industrialization in Wordsworth’s poetry which is embodied in two aspects:destruction of human habitat and alienated human relationship.Farmers depart from their land and make a living in metropolis,resulting in human alienation.The third chapter illustrates Wordsworth’s Ecopoetic practice.The practice that the poet himself lived in the Lake District for the rest of his life has shown his preference for pastoral life,aiming to live poetically on the earth.Furthermore,he advocates returning to nature because it was endowed with the power of healing,and it is vital for us to communicate with nature.Chapter four analyzes Wordsworth’s ecological solicitude.The first step is to re-inspect the misbehavior of mankind,and to undertake the ecological responsibility.Therefore,the harmony between man and nature can be achieved.The last chapter serves as a summary of the thesis.In this part,major findings and research limitations are presented.