Exploring Wordsworth’s Romantic Image of Childhood in the Early 19th Century American Children’s Literature with Respect to Wordsworth’s Major Poems

Abstract

This study investigates three short stories which demonstrate the extent to which children's literature was influenced by romantic thoughts. Additionally, this article reflects on Wordsworth's image of childhood in the light of a state of an innocent mind. In fact, the main concern of the discussion focuses on the promotion of the Romantic image of childhood with respect to Wordsworth as a representative of the Romantic Movement who emphasizes the importance of the aesthetic and delightful aspects of children's education. Therefore, special attention is given to the Romantic image of childhood in order to provide a context for a better understanding of Romantic traces in American Children's Literature.