Selected Poems
(Author) William WordsworthA pioneering poet of the Romantic movement, William Wordsworth was made Poet Laureate in 1843 for his lyrical innovation. Part of the Macmillan Collector’s Library; a series of stunning, clothbound, pocket sized classics with gold foiled edges and ribbon markers. These beautiful books make perfect gifts or a treat for any book lover. This edition has an introduction by Peter Harness. Selected Poems contains some of Wordsworth’s most acclaimed and influential works including an extract from his magnus opus, The Prelude, alongside shorter poems such as ‘I Wandered Lonely as a Cloud’, ‘To a Skylark’ and ‘Tintern Abbey’. Wordsworth’s poems, more often than not written at his home in Grasmere in the beautiful English Lake District, are lyrical evocations of nature and divinity. They have a force and clarity of language akin to everyday speech which was revolutionary at the time.
William Wordsworth
William Wordsworth was a British Romantic poet known for his lyrical and nature-themed poetry. His most notable works include "Lines Composed a Few Miles Above Tintern Abbey," "I Wandered Lonely as a Cloud," and "Ode: Intimations of Immortality." Wordsworth's literary style focused on the beauty of nature, the importance of individual experience, and the power of the imagination. He is considered a key figure in the Romantic movement and is known for his emphasis on emotion and personal expression in poetry. Wordsworth's impact on literature includes helping to establish Romanticism as a literary genre and influencing future poets with his profound connection to nature and exploration of human emotions. His most famous work, "I Wandered Lonely as a Cloud," also known as "Daffodils," remains an enduring classic in English literature.