'Daffodils' by William Wordsworth is a favourite with many. It is not difficult to fathom why. The simple language, lilting rhythm and vivid imagery that takes us immediately to that Lake District Wordsworth was so fond of , all of this and more make 'Daffodils' a classic.
"The most famous poem in the English language was composed in 1804, two years after Wordsworth saw the flowers while walking by Ullswater on a stormy day with Dorothy, his sister. His inspiration for the poem came from an account written by Dorothy.
In her journal entry for 15 April 1802 she describes how the daffodils 'tossed and reeled and danced, and seemed as if they verily laughed with the wind, that blew upon them over the lake.' Wordsworth published his poem, I wandered lonely as a Cloud, in 1807. He altered it several times, and the final version, published in 1815, is simply a revision of the original. "
In her journal entry for 15 April 1802 she describes how the daffodils 'tossed and reeled and danced, and seemed as if they verily laughed with the wind, that blew upon them over the lake.' Wordsworth published his poem, I wandered lonely as a Cloud, in 1807. He altered it several times, and the final version, published in 1815, is simply a revision of the original. "
The poem was actually untitled when it was written in 1804 and was known by its first line, "I wandered lonely as a cloud". Here in this video is the authentic story of how the original poem was inspired and written in Dove Cottage in the English Lake District.
This is how the original poem looked in the poet's own handwriting
Do you want to take a peek into Dove Cottage where Wordworth and his sister Dorothy lived? Here's a video that gives you just that. A good look inside and so much more!
Now for some fun with daffodils.
Do you want to learn how to make an origami daffodil?
Well here are two videos that teach you how to do so. One is easy and the other is slightly difficult. Choose which one you'd like to try out and surprise your friends or family with a daffodil!
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DIFFICULT
Hope you enjoyed learning all about Wordsworth and his poem 'Daffodils'! Do share what you now know about him with your class.
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