The romantic era in poetry began in the late 1700s in which challenged certain aspects of life. The theme of Nature falls into the romanticism era because it was viewed as more than just a scenery. The first manner in which nature is demonstrated as powerful is that once a person dies they will be able to reconnect with nature. Another form in which nature is discussed would be by emphasizing the power that it holds in contrast to people. Percey Bysshe Shelley, Samuel Taylor Coleridge, William Woodsworth, and William Cullen Bryant all wrote poems engaging with nature thus not viewing it a just a constant. In “Thanatopsis” the idea of being reconnected with nature once death comes is brought up by Bryant. “Thanatopsis” explores the idea that …show more content…
They begin to refer to certain parts of nature like the Sea and Moon. In line eight it states “For this we are out of tune” which refers to having nature available but choosing to neglect it. Line 12 states “Have glimpses that would make me less forlorn” meaning that having that connection would mean less sadness. This sonnet demonstrates that through the connection of nature life has added meaning to it. Coleridge shows a distinctive way of demonstrating the theme of Nature with “Kubla Khan.” “Kubla Khan” is a poem about an unfinished dream and it takes place in a place called Xanadu referred to as the pleasure dome. Lines 2-11 describe what seems to be a palace with two rivers running along with it. Xanadu is surrounded by nature which seems to be very peaceful but as the poem advances, nature turns dark. Lines 12-36 demonstrate the nature changing and gaining the power to destroy if it pleases. This poem emphasizes the power that nature holds in contrast to a