9 Iconic Lines by English Romantic Poets

"I wandered lonely as a cloud..."

From "Daffodils," this line reflects Wordsworth's deep connection with nature and the solace it provides.

"Water, water, everywhere, Nor any drop to drink."

From "The Rime of the Ancient Mariner," illustrating the desperation and irony faced by the mariner.

"She walks in beauty, like the night..."

From "She Walks in Beauty," celebrating the inner and outer beauty of a woman in a serene, night-like comparison.

"If Winter comes, can Spring be far behind?"

From "Ode to the West Wind," symbolizing hope and renewal after hardship.

"A thing of beauty is a joy forever..."

From "Endymion," emphasizing the eternal and uplifting nature of beauty.

"Tyger Tyger, burning bright, In the forests of the night..."

From "The Tyger," exploring the sublime and fierce aspects of creation.

"My love is like a red, red rose..."

From "A Red, Red Rose," expressing deep, enduring love through vivid imagery.

"I am - yet what I am, none cares or knows..."

From "I Am," revealing Clare’s sense of isolation and introspection.

"To live in hearts we leave behind is not to die."

From "Hallowed Ground," conveying the idea of immortality through the memories of loved ones.