Memoirs of William Wordsworth (Paperback)

This two-volume biography of William Wordsworth (1770 1850) was published in 1851 by his nephew, Christopher (1807 85), a scholar who later became bishop of Lincoln. The introductory chapter argues against the presentation of a 'life', or a critical assessment of Wordsworth's works. The poet felt strongly that the life was in the works, and that they should 'plead their own cause before the tribune of Posterity'. Nevertheless, an elucidation of the facts of Wordsworth's life would - precisely because his poems are so personal - help the reader to understand his verse; and to be best understood, it should be studied chronologically, for which a 'biographical commentary' would be essential. Christopher Wordsworth, having agreed to undertake this task, describes in Volume 2 the family's move to Rydal Mount in 1811, and continues to 1850. An appendix provides documents on the history of the family."

General

Imprint:	Cambridge UniversityPress
Country of origin:	United Kingdom
Series:	Memoirs of William Wordsworth 2 Volume Set, Volume 2
Release date:	September 2014
Authors:	Christopher Wordsworth
Dimensions:	216 x 140 x 30mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Paperback - Trade
Pages:	538
ISBN-13:	978-1-108-07574-9
Categories:	Books > Language & Literature > Biography & autobiography > Literary Books > Language & Literature > Literature: history & criticism > Literary studies > 19th century Books > Language & Literature > Literature: history & criticism > Poetry & poets > General Books > Biography > Literary
LSN:	1-108-07574-6
Barcode:	9781108075749

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