| Author |
Wordsworth, William, 1770-1850 |
| Title |
Poems in Two Volumes, Volume 1
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| Note |
Wikipedia page about this book: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Poems,_in_Two_Volumes
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 80.8 (6th grade). Easy to read.
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| Credits |
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| Summary |
"Poems in Two Volumes, Volume 1" by William Wordsworth is a collection of poetry written during the late 18th to early 19th century, an era that coincided with the Romantic movement in literature. This volume showcases Wordsworth's deep appreciation for nature, emotion, and the human experience. The topics range from pastoral themes and reflections on love to musings on duty and the passage of time, capturing a wide array of sentiments that resonate with the human condition. The collection is notable for its evocative imagery and exploration of the relationship between humanity and nature. Poems such as "To the Daisy," "She was a Phantom of Delight," and "Resolution and Independence" reflect Wordsworth's ability to extract profound meanings from simple observations. The poet embraces both joy and melancholy, meditating on themes of fidelity, loss, and the essence of happiness. Through these verses, Wordsworth weaves a tapestry that not only celebrates the beauty of the natural world but also contemplates the complexities of existence, creating a rich emotional landscape that invites readers to reflect on their own lives and the world around them. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
English |
| LoC Class |
PR: Language and Literatures: English literature
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| Subject |
English poetry
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
8774 |
| Release Date |
Aug 1, 2005 |
| Most Recently Updated |
Jan 2, 2021 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
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