Lake Poets

The Lake Poets were a group of early 19th-century English poets, primarily associated with the Lake District in northwest England. Notable figures include William Wordsworth, Samuel Taylor Coleridge, and Robert Southey. They focused on nature, emotion, and the everyday lives of common people, emphasizing the beauty and spiritual depth found in the natural world. Their work marked a shift from the rules of neoclassicism to the romantic movement, celebrating individuality and imagination. The Lake Poets significantly influenced English literature, encouraging a connection between art and nature.