STYLISTICS IN ROMANTIC WRITINGS: A LINGUISTICS EXPLORATION OF WILLIAM WORDS WORTH'S DAFFODILS

Abstract

This study presents a stylistics-based linguistic analysis of Daffodils, a well-known Romantic poem by William Wordsworth. The study explores how the linguistic components of graphological, phonological, morphological, and semantic aspects contribute to the poem's emotional resonance and thematic depth. This study employs a qualitative research approach, utilizing stylistic analysis as the primary method to explore Romanticism in William Wordsworth's Daffodils. The data for analysis consist of the text of Daffodils, and the  technique such as close reading analysis are applied to identify how Wordsworth’s language and figurative devices embody the Romantic celebration of nature. Employing stylistic techniques, the study aims to reveal the hidden beauty within Wordsworth's thoughts, emphasizing that nature holds the power to provide solace to troubled souls. The examination centers on stylistic devices such as the poem's setting and figures of speech. The article seeks to understand how a poet's social and cultural background influences the incorporation of nature in poetry, exploring the impact of figurative language on the reader's experience.