The Major Works
(Author) William WordsworthThis authoritative edition was formerly published in the acclaimed Oxford Authors series under the general editorship of Frank Kermode. It brings together a unique combination of Wordsworth's poetry and prose - all the major poems, complemented by important letters, prefaces, and essays - to give the essence of his work and thinking.
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.
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