JOURNAL ARTICLE

Wordsworth's Daffodil Poem: Revisiting a Classic.

  • Published In: University of Toronto Quarterly, 2025, v. 94, n. 1. P. 1 1 of 3

  • Database: Academic Search Ultimate 2 of 3

  • Authored By: Kennedy, Deborah 3 of 3

Abstract

This article examines the rich and complex reception history of William Wordsworth’s poem "I Wandered Lonely as a Cloud," commonly known as "The Daffodils." It traces the poem’s origins, its widespread inclusion in educational curricula worldwide, and its cultural impact through various media, including souvenirs and film. The study highlights the poem’s themes of renewal and healing, its influence on poets such as Ted Hughes, Lorna Goodison, Alicia Ostriker, and Gillian Clarke, and its role in postcolonial and global literary contexts. Additionally, the article explores how the poem has been embraced, critiqued, and reinterpreted across different cultures and generations, underscoring its enduring literary and symbolic significance.

Additional Information

  • Source:University of Toronto Quarterly. 2025/02, Vol. 94, Issue 1, p1
  • Document Type:Article
  • Subject Area:History
  • Publication Date:2025
  • ISSN:0042-0247
  • DOI:10.3138/utq.94.01.01
  • Accession Number:183581050
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