William Wordsworth, Vol. 2 (Classic Reprint): His Life, Works, and Influence: His Life, Works, and Influence (Classic Reprint) - Softcover

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Insightful portrait of Wordsworth’s evolving career and influence

This volume surveys William Wordsworth’s life, major works, and the ideas that shaped his poetry and its reception. It traces his development through intimate circles, critical debates, and the broader cultural currents of his time, offering clear context for readers new to the poet and seasoned readers alike.

The book examines how Wordsworth’s early friendships, modern thought, and encounters with nature fed a distinctive poetic voice. It also discusses how his ideas on imagination, immediacy, and the role of poetry interacted with contemporary philosophy and social change. Readers will see how his work responded to personal experience, historical events, and the shifting tastes of the period, while paying attention to the merits and limits of the poetic project.

• Learn how Wordsworth’s life events and friendships intersected with his writing
• Explore the development of his poetics, including the emphasis on imagination and direct perception
• Read about critical reception, controversy, and the edition history surrounding his major works
• Gain a clearer sense of the book’s place in literary history and its influence on later poets

Ideal for students, teachers, and general readers seeking a thoughtful, evidence-based view of Wordsworth and his era.

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