Selections from Wordsworth and Tennyson

Name: Selections from Wordsworth and Tennyson
Author: William Wordsworth

By William Wordsworth

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British Literature Poetry

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A curated volume gathers lyrical and narrative poems by two major nineteenth-century poets, paired with introductory notes and brief biographical sketches. The selections range from pastoral narrative and rural portraiture to reflective sonnets and elegiac meditations, exploring nature's restorative power, memory and loss, individual conscience, and the passing of time. Longer pieces dramatize mythic and Arthurian themes, while shorter lyrics celebrate everyday scenes, twilight, and the influence of landscape on feeling and thought. Editorial material offers context, chronological reference, and annotations to aid students and general readers.

About the Author

William Wordsworth

William Wordsworth (1770-1850) was a central figure in the English Romantic movement, known for his profound connection to nature and the human experience. His poetry often reflects a deep appreciation for the beauty of the natural world and the emotional responses it evokes. Wordsworth is best known for his collaborative work "Lyrical Ballads," published in 1798 with Samuel Taylor Coleridge, which marked a significant shift in English poetry towards personal expression and the use of everyday language. His later collections, such as "Poems in Two Volumes," further established his reputation as a leading poet of his time, exploring themes of memory, childhood, and the sublime.