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A Stylistic Study of Theme of Ultra-Earthliness in
Wordsworth’s Selected Poetry

Nosher Ali, M.Phil.
Muhammad Nawaz Zafar, M.Phil.
Khalid Mahmood, M.Phil.

Abstract

Linguistic manipulation in the service of theme of ultra-earthliness in Wordsworth’s selected poetry is the ultimate end of the study. The motivation behind this study is the spiritual stance of the poetry clothed in the stylistic craftsmanship of the poet that reminds postmodern individuals: ishrat-e- qatrah hai darya mai’n fana ho jana i.e. One’s ultimate pleasure lies in merging and unifying with Allah (Ghalib, 2010). Mainly, the paradigm of qualitative research has been employed along with quantitative approach. Sampling has been collected through the selected poems with hand picking technique (Non-probability sampling technique) using textual analysis as a tool. Computational and descriptive statistics techniques have been used to present analyze and interpret the data. The study concludes that Wordsworth’s poetry revolves around manipulation of humanizing metaphor, nature imagery, oxymoron and symbolism leading to theme of ultra-earthliness and is an antidote for fever and fret of the day as the frustration and depression of the postmodern individuals can be alleviated through his/her reconciliation with nature. His poetry is a spiritual healing as reading Daffodils; an Eastern reader starts ‘Dhamal’ (dancing in ecstasy) with the rhythmic movements of the flowers. Humanizing metaphor and nature imagery are key stylistic features that foregrounds ultra-earthliness in the poetry which have been exploited more than oxymoron and symbolism. The postmodern who is far away from religion and moral values can find betterment by developing spiritual understanding of life is the implication of the study.

Keywords: Linguistic Manipulation, Humanizing Metaphor, Ultra-Earthliness, Wordsworth, Stylistics

1. Introduction

We can neither explain literature in depth without the close study of language, nor explain language in depth without the close study of literature (Leech (2000). In countries, like Pakistan, it has been observed that students feel difficulty in recognizing linguistic features relevant to aesthetic quality and thematic value of a literary text. If the learners, in such countries, manage to name the manipulated feature, they cannot express its literary significance. While, stylistic analysis is helpful in developing interpretive skills and stimulating reading between the lines through linguistic orientation (Carter, 1996).

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Nosher Ali, M.Phil. (Corresponding Author)
Lecturer, Department of English, Government College Mian Channu
Pakistan
nosherali27@gmail.com

Muhammad Nawaz Zafar, M.Phil.
Lecturer, Department of English, Government College Mian Channu
Pakistan
nwazafar@gmail.com

Khalid Mahmood, M.Phil.
Department of English, Institute of Southern Punjab, Multan
Pakistan
ayyanch15pk@gmail.com
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