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London,1802 is a notable literary work by William Wordsworth. A complete discussion of this literary work is given, which will help you enhance your literary skills and prepare for the exam. Read the Main texts, Key info, Summary, Themes, Characters, Literary devices, Quotations, Notes, and various study materials of London,1802.

Key info

Author: William Wordsworth (1770-1850)

Full title: London, 1802

Title of the Author: Poet Laureate of the United Kingdom from 1843-50)/ Most influential romantic poet/ Lake Poet/ Poet of Nature 

Written Time: 1802

Published date: In 1807 as part of his collection of poems, “Poems in Two Volumes.”

Genre: Sonnet, Petrarchan sonnet, Romantic Poetry.

Tone: Reflective, Mournful, and Praising.

Total Lines: 14

Stanzas: 2. (Octave and Sestet.)

Rhyme Scheme: Octave-abba abba; Sestet- cd de ce.

Point of View: First-person point of view.

Setting:

  • Time Setting: 1802, during the moral and political decay.
  • Place Setting: London, England.

Key Notes

Milton: In his poem “London, 1802”, Wordsworth mentions the name of poet John Milton because he saw Milton as a symbol of honesty, moral strength, deep religious faith, and love for the country.

London, 1802: This title tells us about the place and time of the poem. Wordsworth was worried about the moral and social decline of England during that time. He believed that if John Milton were alive then, he could help guide the nation back to the right path. So, “London” stands for the society of England, and “1802” is the year when the poet felt this crisis.

Petrarchan Sonnet Structure: Octave (8 lines): Presents a problem or situation. Sestet (6 lines): Offers a resolution or reflection. In this poem, the octave discusses England’s decay, and the sestet praises Milton and calls for his return.