Preface to Wordsworth - Revised Edition

List of contents

Part 1 Historical Background; Chapter 1 Biographical summaries; Chapter 2 Economic history; Chapter 3 Philosophy and religionPart 2 Critical SurveyPart 3 Reference Section;

About the author

Purkis, John

Summary

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 the final years.

Product details

• Authors: John Purkis, Purkis John
• Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd.
• Languages: English
• Product format: Hardback
• Released: 20.04.2017
• EAN: 9781138163799
• ISBN: 978-1-138-16379-9
• No. of pages: 216
• Series: Preface Books; Preface Books
• Subjects: Humanities, art, music > Linguistics and literary studies > English linguistics / literary studies; LITERARY CRITICISM / Poetry, Literary studies: poetry & poets, Literary studies: general, Literary studies: c 1500 to c 1800, Literary studies: poetry and poets