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Journals of Dorothy Wordsworth, Vol. 1 (of 2)

By Dorothy Wordsworth

(3.5 stars) • 10 reviews

Witness an extraordinary life through personal writings filled with nature's beauty, family bonds, and the spark of creative inspiration.

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2013-06-02
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Summary

"Journals of Dorothy Wordsworth, Vol. 1 (of 2)" by Dorothy Wordsworth, presents a personal account of everyday life intertwined with the wonders of nature. Starting on January 20, 1798, the journal entries detail Dorothy's experiences living in Alfoxden alongside her brother William Wordsworth and their acquaintance Samuel Taylor Coleridge. She vividly portrays the ever-changing landscapes, rich with descriptions of plants, animals, and the weather's dance. Through her detailed observations of daily walks and encounters, the journal reveals her deep connection to nature and her contemplative spirit, and demonstrates Dorothy’s world, hinting at the inspiration behind some of William's famous poems.

About the Author

Dorothy Mae Ann Wordsworth was an English author, poet, and diarist. She was the sister of the Romantic poet William Wordsworth, and the two were close all their adult lives. Dorothy Wordsworth had no ambitions to be a public author, yet she left behind numerous letters, diary entries, topographical descriptions, poems, and other writings.

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