composed upon Westminster bridge /

Question 1

who wrote ‘composed upon Westminster bridge’ and in what year?

Answer 1

William Wordsworth, in 1802

Question 2

can your give some context about the poet and poem?

Answer 2

the poem is a snapshot in time talking specifically at Westminster bridge. Wordsworth was orphaned by the age of 13. the natural beauty of his childhood influences his poetry. he has a wife and 5 children 3 died . Wordsworth was a forefather of a romantic movement.

Question 3

can you give some quotes?

Answer 3

earth has not anything to show more fair// dull would he be of soul who could pass by// this city now doth, like a garment wear// the beauty of the morning; silent, bare// ships, tower domes, theatres and temples lie// dear god! the very houses seem asleep// and all the mighty heart is lying still!//

Question 4

what is the structure of the poem?

Answer 4

takes the form of a Petrarchan sonnet, an Italian sonnet that was primarily used to express romantic love. its made up of 14 lines: an octave followed by a sestet.