one of the major ideas of the romantic period was the importance of nature over made-made things or the country over the city. give an example of how this was shown the little chimney sweep
. In William Blake's poem "The Chimney Sweeper," the speaker, a young boy who is a chimney sweep, dreams of escaping the harsh conditions of the city and finding solace in the beauty of the countryside. The poem emphasizes the contrast between the oppressive cityscape and the freedom and innocence of nature, ultimately suggesting that nature provides a much-needed refuge from the harsh realities of urban life. This reflects the romantic idea of nature as a source of inspiration and rejuvenation, as well as a contrast to the industrialized, urban environment.
