The Lake Poets

The Lake Poets were a group of British Romantic poets active in the early 19th century, associated with the Lake District in northwest England. Their main members—William Wordsworth, Samuel Taylor Coleridge, and Robert Southey—shared an appreciation for nature, emotion, and imagination, often drawing inspiration from the scenic landscapes around them. They sought to express deep feelings and explore the relationship between humans and the natural world through their poetry. Their work helped shape Romanticism, emphasizing individual experience, the beauty of nature, and the importance of imagination in art.