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LoC No.: 29024309
Title: Memoirs of William Wordsworth
Original Publication: London: Partridge & Oakley, 1852.
Credits: Emmanuel Ackerman, Chuck Greif and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive)
Summary: "Memoirs of William Wordsworth" by George S. Phillips is a historical account written in the mid-19th century. This work provides an in-depth exploration of the life and character of William Wordsworth, one of the foremost poets of the Romantic era. It serves not only as a biography but also offers critical insights into Wordsworth's philosophy of poetry and his intrinsic connection to nature, emphasizing the depth of his artistic vision and spiritual quest. The opening of the memoir sets the stage by depicting Wordsworth's profound impact on English literature as a revolutionary poet who sought to restore the authenticity and sacredness of poetic art. It describes his early life, notably his retreat to the mountainous landscapes of Westmoreland, where he forged his understanding of poetry through a deep communion with nature. It highlights Wordsworth's mission to elevate everyday experiences into the realm of poetry, illustrating his belief that the natural world held divine beauty in even the most modest of settings, thus revealing his commitment to capturing the essence of humanity and the beauty of the ordinary in verse. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Reading Level: Reading ease score: 58.5 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.
Author: Phillips, George S. (George Searle), 1815-1889
EBook No.: 72281
Published: Dec 2, 2023
Downloads: 212
Language: English
Subject: Poets, English -- 19th century -- Biography
Subject: Wordsworth, William, 1770-1850
LoCC: Language and Literatures: English literature
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
LoC No.: 29024309
Title: Memoirs of William Wordsworth
Original Publication: London: Partridge & Oakley, 1852.
Credits: Emmanuel Ackerman, Chuck Greif and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive)
Summary: "Memoirs of William Wordsworth" by George S. Phillips is a historical account written in the mid-19th century. This work provides an in-depth exploration of the life and character of William Wordsworth, one of the foremost poets of the Romantic era. It serves not only as a biography but also offers critical insights into Wordsworth's philosophy of poetry and his intrinsic connection to nature, emphasizing the depth of his artistic vision and spiritual quest. The opening of the memoir sets the stage by depicting Wordsworth's profound impact on English literature as a revolutionary poet who sought to restore the authenticity and sacredness of poetic art. It describes his early life, notably his retreat to the mountainous landscapes of Westmoreland, where he forged his understanding of poetry through a deep communion with nature. It highlights Wordsworth's mission to elevate everyday experiences into the realm of poetry, illustrating his belief that the natural world held divine beauty in even the most modest of settings, thus revealing his commitment to capturing the essence of humanity and the beauty of the ordinary in verse. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Reading Level: Reading ease score: 58.5 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.
Author: Phillips, George S. (George Searle), 1815-1889
EBook No.: 72281
Published: Dec 2, 2023
Downloads: 212
Language: English
Subject: Poets, English -- 19th century -- Biography
Subject: Wordsworth, William, 1770-1850
LoCC: Language and Literatures: English literature
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.