William Wordsworth - The Prelude: "Fill your paper with the breathings of your heart."

William Wordsworth's life was deeply intertwined with the landscapes of the Lake District and the tumult of the French Revolution. His formative years were marked by a struggle for identity and purpose, leading to a pivotal friendship with Samuel Taylor Coleridge. Together, they revolutionized poetry with "Lyrical Ballads," emphasizing emotion and everyday subjects. Despite later acclaim, Wordsworth faced personal doubts and challenges. He ultimately became Poet Laureate, though he refrained from writing in that role. He passed away in 1850, leaving a lasting literary legacy.