1st Edition

A Preface to Wordsworth Revised Edition

By John Purkis Copyright 2001
208 Pages
by Routledge

216 Pages
by Routledge

216 Pages
by Routledge

Probably the most famous of the Romantic poets, William Wordsworth worked with and influenced many of the leading poets of the age. This excellent introduction to his life and works sets his writing firmly in the context of his times. John Purkis provides an outline of Wordsworth's life and cultural background and their effect on his work, and examines his verse, from the earliest school poems to... Read more
Part 1 Historical Background; Chapter 1 Biographical summaries; Chapter 2 Economic history; Chapter 3 Philosophy and religionPart 2 Critical SurveyPart 3 Reference Section;

Biography

Purkis, John