Generations after influential writers have passed the peak of their literary careers, it is typical to continue to draw inspiration from subsequent writers. As for the so-called "second generation Romantic writers", the "first generation" was extremely stimulating and important for the descendants of this kind of writing and, essentially, this way of life. Upon further analysis of the poems addressed to Worth by both Percy Shelley and Mary Wollstonecraft Shelley, it is evident that there is both a sense of bitterness and love woven into their respective prose lines. The depiction of Williamworth found in the designated poems of both Percy and Mary Shelley is used affectionately to accentuate one's poetic ability and profession as a writer. Very commonly in published literary history, writers use their idols to construct goals and ideals for themselves in terms of their present. and future career. Often distinguishable in the second generation of Romantic poets, the previous generation was often placed on a pedestal. Even more important in relating the second generation and their romanticization of the first generation, is the use or mention of the ancestors and their infamous works. However, the second generation had difficulty attempting to follow the immense success of the first generation, largely due to the drastic differences in their separate worlds. As second-generation poets, the influential writers of the previous generation were pretty much as colorful and intelligent as can be. Therefore, being related in any way to one of these poets gave the second generation great joy. For those writers who were not connected to an idol through the eyes of a fellow poet or potential audience, many used their own works to express the similarities between themselves and their favorite first-generation poet. For Mary Wollstonecraft Shelley and her husband Percy Shelley, this was none other than Williamworth. Their most popular association poems were titled, respectively, On Readingworth's Lines on Peele Castle and Toworth. Although the two poems express very different qualities seen in terms of value, they have similarities in their feelings towards Worth's ultimate status and share pure underlying tones. In On Readingworth's Lines on Peele Castle, Mary Wollstonecraft Shelley provided a mild attitude of resentment towards the direction of her attention. Even more overbearing, however, is his immeasurable consideration of Williamworth in terms of poetic hierarchy. It is clear to his audience that he respects Worth, especially at the height of his career.
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