"The world is to much with us" summary

Edwards, Bruce L. ‘The world is too much with us by: Edwards, Bruce L.,’ Masterplots II: Poetry, revised edition (2002.): 1-3. Literary Reference Center. Web. 07 Oct. 2013 Bruce Edwards begins with how the poem “The World Is Too Much With Us” by William Wordsworth is written. He states that the author offers the reader a “sonnet” he then describes what a sonnet is and how it fits into this poem. He points out that Wordsworth used his own “formula” instead of the original way to write a poem. He then goes to mention how Wordsworth used the words “us” and “ours” trying to include the reader. He then states that he gives images about nature in an aggressive tone. In a way that alarms the reader because they weren’t expecting that. In the conclusion Edwards believes the poem is an attack on feelings and leaning more towards faith and motivation to the world. Wordsworth displays a disappointment with humanity he feels that humans have lost touch with nature and are wrapped up in earning and spending money. “Getting and spending, we lay waste our powers, / little we see in nature that is ours” The tone of the poem shows his anger and frustration have him ready to become a pagan. At least as a pagan he will be closer in touch with nature, which would make him less “forlorn” Wordsworth feels the pursuit of money and fabricated fulfillment in material objects set humans out of tune. Sidetracking them from true happiness through the natural treasure's the world has to offer.