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William relied on her taste, perceptions and artistic sensibility, and he needed them for the creation of his poetry. Despite more than two centuries passing since he first penned his poems, they remain fresh, relatable and joyful to read. Selected poetry of william wordsworth represents wordsworths prolific output, from the poems first published in lyrical ballads in 1798 that changed the face of english poetry to the late yarrow revisited. William wordsworth was a british writer who, with samuel taylor coleridge, authored lyrical ballads. Wordsworth treasures donated to poets lake district home. Books by william wordsworth author of lyrical ballads. The best wordsworth poems selected by dr oliver tearle w. The everymans pocket poets wordsworth edition is among the best of the singlevolume collections of wordsworth poetry. Much like his poetry, wordsworths quotes give a new perspective to life. The best books on william and dorothy wordsworth five. A life, by steven gill unlike some of the later romantic poets who died young, wordsworth had a long and eventful life, full of gossip and intrigue. William wordsworth 7 april 1770 23 april 1850 was an english romantic poet who, with. About william wordsworth academy of american poets. Favorite 0 fans translation find a translation for this poem in other languages.
Wordsworth, born in his beloved lake district, was the son of an attorney. Selected poetry of william wordsworth represents wordsworth s prolific output, from the poems first published in lyrical ballads in 1798 that changed the face of english poetry to the late yarrow revisited. Here are 10 of his most famous poems published over a period of more than 50 years. The best books on william and dorothy wordsworth five books. Selected poetry of william wordsworth modern library. Books by william wordsworth author of lyrical ballads goodreads.
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