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The Poetical Works of William Wordsworth — Volume 6 (of 8)

By William Wordsworth

(3.5 stars) • 10 reviews

Embark on an emotional journey through nature, exploring themes of love, loss, and heritage expressed through poems set in both mythological realms and the rustic landscapes of Scotland.

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2014-12-13
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"The Poetical Works of William Wordsworth — Volume 6 (of 8)" by William Wordsworth is a gathering of poems released in the late 1800s, featuring Wordsworth's writings from 1814 to 1820, with the central ideas of nature, feelings, and the deep link linking people to the world around them. The book includes thoughtful looks at who we are as people and as a country, using historical characters and places, all shown through the writer's Romantic style. The collection starts with poems such as "Laodamia," which talks about love, grief, and how human feelings can rise above death, all through the tale of a loyal wife who misses her dead man. With skillful use of language, mythological parts are used with emotional depth creating a thoughtful mood. The beginnings of other poems, like "The Brownie's Cell" and "Yarrow Visited," show Wordsworth's love for the landscapes and stories of Scotland, giving the reader a lively sense of the natural world, along with thoughts on history and tradition. Readers are guided into Wordsworth's personal thoughts and reflections, setting the stage for a meaningful reading session.

About the Author

William Wordsworth was an English Romantic poet who, with Samuel Taylor Coleridge, helped to launch the Romantic Age in English literature with their joint publication Lyrical Ballads (1798).

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