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Wordsworth

By F. W. H. (Frederic William Henry) Myers

(3.5 stars) β€’ 10 reviews

From a childhood filled with nature to becoming a celebrated poet, discover the inspiring journey of a man whose life and work are forever intertwined with the beauty of the natural world.

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2005-08-01
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Summary

"Wordsworth" by F. W. H. Myers is a look into the life of William Wordsworth, a famous English poet. The biography explores the events, forces, and ideas that molded Wordsworth's poems and who he was as a person. It uses his own thoughts and the memories of those around him, especially his family. Readers learn about Wordsworth's birth in 1770 and his childhood marked by loss and a strong bond with nature. The book shows how his schooling led to a love for books and poetry, and how nature remained a key theme in his life and work. The text points out how his early experiences and relationships shaped his thinking and poetry, setting the stage for his later accomplishments.

About the Author

Frederic William Henry Myers was a British poet, classicist, philologist, and a founder of the Society for Psychical Research. Myers' work on psychical research and his ideas about a "subliminal self" were influential in his time, but have not been accepted by the scientific community.

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