Dazzling details, deep emotions, and meanings that can change a person are all at the heart of the poem. Both “This World Is Too Much with Us” and “It Is a Beauteous Evening, Clam and Free” are great examples of all of these attributes. The meaning of these poems is exquisite and the literary techniques used are simply intriguing! These two poems by William Wordsworth are both stunning examples of Romantic era poetry. At first, “This World Is Too Much with Us,” has a myriad of meanings and themes. A strong overly materialistic theme is seen in this poem (Wordsworth 589). While reading the poem, especially the first half, Wordsworth seems to hammer his readers with a rebuke for their object-oriented mentality. Its meaning seems to be to remind them to stop and take time for nature. Additionally, “This World Is Too Much with Us” has a confusing theme, almost a plea for a pagan upbringing (Wordsworth 589). To discern the meaning of this strange statement, it helps to look at the context. He talks about how pagans are closer to nature and that's why he wants to be pagan. In addition to all the themes and meanings that encompass the Romantic era in “This World Is Too Much With Us,” this poem also includes many literary devices. Personification can easily be seen in the fifth line of this poem (Wordsworth 589). When considering the fifth line, Wordsworth personifies the sea as a woman "...baring her breast to the moon..." This bestowing human characteristics on non-human objects gives the poem an added dimension of feeling with which the reader can identify. Another technique used in this poem is an allusion in lines thirteen and fourteen (Wordsworth 589). Both '...sight of Proteus rising...' and '...the old shot of Triton...' are allusions to Greek mythology......half of the sheet... has been removed. The exclamatory sentences in line nine have a staccato, repetitive alliteration of the word "dear." This use of literary technique here provides a clear line of thought for the reader to follow, providing clearer understanding and comprehension. Between the delicate themes and meanings and the literary devices that give understanding, “It's a beautiful evening, calm and free” is certainly an exceptional example of poetry of the Romantic era. In summary, when considering poetry looking at its complexities and considering their value is imperative. “The World Is Too Much With Us” and “It's a Beautiful Evening, Calm and Free” are both wonderful poems with deep, beautiful meanings and are sprinkled with literary devices that add depth and understanding to them. Wordsworth's poems are beautiful sonnets that completely embody the Romantic era of poetry.