Analysis of ‘Composed upon Westminster Bridge’ | A Poet’s Guide to Britain

Owen Sheers explores the atmosphere, structure, punctuation and vocabulary used by Wordsworth in 'Composed upon Westminster Bridge'.

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  • Clip length: 1'59''
  • Broadcast year: 2009
Curriculum Connection
  • English Literature | Poetry | William Wordsworth | Overview
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  • Provider: BBC
  • Channel: BBC Four
  • Programme: A Poet's Guide to Britain
  • Episode: William Wordsworth
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