8954 results for 'Wordsworth, William'

William Wordsworth's poetry is a testament to his innovative approach to language and his desire to capture the essence of everyday life. Influenced by the French Revolution and the need to break...

William Wordsworth: A Life by Stephen Gill is a comprehensive biography that explores the poet's life from his adventurous youth to his later years as Queen Victoria's Poet Laureate. This second...

Wordsworth and Helen Maria Williams; or, the Perils of Sensibility by Richard Gravil explores the complex relationship between William Wordsworth and the poet Helen Maria Williams. In this little...

The Collected Works of William Wordsworth offers a comprehensive collection of poetry and prose by one of England's most celebrated Romantic poets. This volume brings together a significant body of...

The Preface to the Lyrical Ballads is an essay by William Wordsworth, written for the second edition of his poetry collection. First published in January 1801, it was later expanded upon in the third...

William Wordsworth's poetry has long been admired for its beauty and depth, but understanding the man behind it can be more complex. This insightful biography by his descendant, sculptor Andrew...

A Study Guide for William Wordsworth's "Tintern Abbey" provides comprehensive support for students and scholars working with this iconic poem. This concise guide includes a detailed plot summary,...

Explore the poetry of William Wordsworth with this collection of selected poems. Written by Sarah Gillingham and published by Longman in 1999, this book offers a comprehensive introduction to the...

William Wordsworth's poetry and prose are presented in this comprehensive selection from the 21st-Century Oxford Authors series. The volume includes familiar poems from his 'Great Decade', as well as...

Dorothy Wordsworth's Journal and her brother William's poems come together in this unique collection. Dorothy kept her Journal 'because I shall give William pleasure by it', never imagining that...

William and Dorothy Wordsworth: A Lifelong Collaboration The creative partnership between William and Dorothy Wordsworth spanned nearly fifty years, from their first reunion in 1787 until her...

William Wordsworth's creative collaboration with his sister spanned nearly fifty years, from their first reunion in 1787 until her premature decline in 1835. This biography explores the symbiotic...

Wordsworth's Preface to the Lyrical Ballads has been a subject of fascination for critics and readers alike for over a century. Its complex ideas and contradictions continue to draw people back to...

The White Doe of Rylstone; Or, The Fate of the Nortons is a long narrative poem by William Wordsworth, written in 1807-08 and published in 1815. Set against the backdrop of the Rising of the North in...

First published by The Museum of Modern Art, New York, William Eggleston's Guide was a groundbreaking one-man show of color photographs that revolutionized the art world's perception of the medium...

William Wordsworth's poetry is often associated with the 'Lake Poets', but his work also reflects a broader commitment to liberal humanitarianism and a deep interest in the lives of ordinary people...

The Hidden Wordsworth by Kenneth R. Johnston is a groundbreaking biography that challenges our understanding of the poet William Wordsworth. Through unprecedented access to archives and personal...

William Blake's Selected Poems offer a profound exploration of the human experience, as expressed through the visionary poet's unique blend of mysticism and artistic expression. This collection...

William Wordsworth's creative spirit was often misunderstood as serious and sombre. However, Matthew Bevis reveals that this poet's quixotic nature was rooted in a profound love of comedy. In...

Celebrate William Wordsworth's 250th birthday with this beautifully retold account of his life. Based on Dorothy Wordsworth's lyrical diary, this book brings to life their life together exploring the...

Dorothy Wordsworth: A Biography by Frances Wilson. This biography reimagines Dorothy Wordsworth, sister and muse to William Wordsworth, as a complex and passionate individual who defied convention to...

This Strange Loneliness: Heaney's Wordsworth explores the profound influence of William Wordsworth on Seamus Heaney's poetry. Through an in-depth analysis of archival materials and uncollected poems,...

William Wordsworth PoemsA collection of poems by one of England's most celebrated Romantic poets, William Wordsworth. First published in 2005, this edition brings together some of his most famous...

William Wordsworth's poetry collection, "The Book of Nature", explores the poet's profound connection with the natural world. For Wordsworth, nature was not just a backdrop for human existence, but a...

William S. Burroughs' "The Revised Boy Scout Manual: An Electronic Revolution" is a satirical work that explores the use of language and social media to undermine institutions. Written in the 1960s,...

William Wordsworth's Collected Poems presents a beautiful new edition of his most-loved works. This collection explores both nature's beauty and the charm of everyday life, offering insight into the...

William Wordsworth's poetry on birds is beautifully compiled in this pocket-sized volume. The collection features a range of poems that showcase the poet's unique perspective on freedom, hope and...

A beautiful collection of William Wordsworth's poetry on flowers is presented in this delightful pocket-sized volume. Featuring poems such as 'I Wandered Lonely as a Cloud' and 'Daffodils', the book...

Wordsworth and Coleridge: Radical Years offers a fresh reappraisal of the lives of two major poets before their emergence as leading figures in English literature. This updated edition draws on new...

Wordsworth's Gardens and Flowers: The Spirit of Paradise offers a fresh perspective on the poet William Wordsworth, revealing him as a gardening enthusiast who not only wrote about gardens and...

Othello is a powerful tragedy of love, deception, jealousy, and destruction. Edited, introduced, and annotated by Cedric Watts, this edition presents a newly-edited sequence of William Shakespeare's...

The Merchant of Venice is a complex and thought-provoking drama that explores the nature of prejudice and the human condition. Edited, introduced and annotated by Cedric Watts, this edition of...

William Stafford's poetry is a profound and original voice in American literature. This collection, Ask Me, brings together 100 of his essential poems, selected and introduced by Kim Stafford. The...

This inspiring collection of poetry presents many of William Wordsworth's most-loved works. It explores both nature's beauty and the charm of everyday life in a beautiful new edition.The poems delve...

The extraordinary story of Wordsworth and Coleridge's friendship and quarrel is revealed in this biography. Adam Sisman explores the impact of their relationship on each other, challenging the...

William Wordsworth wrote the first great poetic autobiography. His life and work had a profound impact on our world, shaping the way we think about childhood, the natural environment, and the purpose...

Wordsworth's Second Nature: A Study of the Poetry and Politics by James Chandler presents a new perspective on the poet's major works. Chandler combines careful analysis with historical scholarship...

Marriage, Writing and Romanticism explores how two prominent literary figures, Jane Austen and William Wordsworth, approached marriage in their works. Despite avoiding marriage themselves, Austen's...

William Wordsworth's Poetry and Prose is a comprehensive collection of the poet's works, featuring a generous selection of his poetry and prose writings. This Norton Critical Edition includes...

Explore the symbolic charm of trees in William Wordsworth's writing and beyond. This book examines how trees were represented in his poetry and prose, from the blasted to the majestic.Versed in...

William Shakespeare's The Taming of the Shrew is a comedy that has sparked controversy and debate for centuries. The central relationship between Petruchio and Kate has been treated in diverse ways...

This edition of As You Like It features an exclusive Introduction and Notes by Cedric Watts, M.A., Ph.D., Emeritus Professor of English, University of Sussex. A romantic comedy with a bold plot, the...

Wordsworth's Grasmere: The loveliest spot that man hath ever found...This beautifully illustrated guidebook chronicles the lives of William Wordsworth and his sister Dorothy in the stunning Lake...

Antony and Cleopatra by William Shakespeare is a tragic drama that explores the complexities of love, power, and desire. The play revolves around the tumultuous relationship between Antony, a man...

Hamlet is a gripping and enigmatic tragedy that has captivated audiences for centuries. First performed around 1600, this play is a rich and complex drama of revenge, featuring a deeply introspective...

The Winter's Tale by William Shakespeare offers a complex and engaging exploration of human emotions. Edited, introduced and annotated by Cedric Watts, this revised edition presents a richly textured...

The Lucy Poems is a charming collection of five poems written by William Wordsworth between 1798 and 1801. These lyrical poems explore themes of nature, grief, and unrequited love, set against the...

Shakespeare's Macbeth is a tragic drama of unsurpassed power, exploring the devastating consequences of ambition and the supernatural forces that drive human action. The story follows a brave...

The Tempest is a deeply lyrical and profound play that explores the complexities of power, forgiveness, and identity. Edited and introduced by Cedric Watts, this revised edition of Shakespeare's late...

The world's most famous drama of tragic young love, Romeo and Juliet, is a rich and complex exploration of human emotion. Edited, introduced and annotated by Cedric Watts, this edition offers a...

The Time of Unrememberable Being: Wordsworth and the Sublime, 1787-1805This close reading of key texts, including Wordsworth's Prelude, explores how he transformed traditional notions of the sublime...

The Making of Poetry: Coleridge, the Wordsworths and Their Year of MarvelsAdam Nicolson's new book offers a fresh perspective on the most famous year in English poetry, when Coleridge, Wordsworth,...

Wordsworth and Coleridge in Their Time is a nuanced exploration of two influential poets, set against the backdrop of significant social change in late 18th-century England. Novelist A.S. Byatt...

Anecdotes of Enlightenment offers a fresh perspective on the intellectual culture of 18th-century Europe. James Robert Wood explores how anecdotes played a significant role in shaping the concept of...

Dorothy Wordsworth's Christmas Birthday by Carol Ann Duffy is a new and original Christmas poem from the Poet Laureate. This beautifully illustrated hardback makes for a lovely stocking-filler. Carol...

Wordsworth's poetry is marked by an obsessive representation of death and spectral forms. David Simpson explores how this reflects Wordsworth's response to the significant changes in England and the...

Inscription and Modernity: From Wordsworth to Mandelstam by John Kenneth MacKay explores how poets responded to the turmoil of their time. During the late 18th to mid 20th centuries, Romantic and...

The Professor, Charlotte Brontë's first novel, is a thought-provoking exploration of power and desire. Written in the first person, the story follows William Crimsworth, a man navigating his...

Twelfth Night is a comedy of mistaken identities and unrequited love, with a dash of farce and wit. The main plot revolves around the complex relationships between two women, Olivia and Viola, who...

King Lear is a powerful tragedy that explores the complexities of love, hate, loyalty, and treachery. Edited and introduced by Cedric Watts, this revised edition of Shakespeare's play provides a...

The Cambridge Companion to Wordsworth provides a comprehensive account of one of the most famous Romantic poets. This volume features specially commissioned essays that explore all aspects of...

Published in 1798, Lyrical Ballads is a groundbreaking collection of poems that marked the beginning of the English Romantic Movement in literature. Co-written by friends William Wordsworth and...

Recollections of the Lakes and the Lake Poets is an insightful account by Thomas de Quincey of his personal experiences with the famous English poets who lived in the Lake District. This work...

Oliver Twist, a novel of enduring themes, tells the story of a young boy's struggle in the face of adversity. Dickens explores the harsh realities of poverty, desperation, and fear, yet ultimately...

Shakespeare's Richard III is a masterful exploration of the human condition, focusing on the complexities of power and ambition. This gripping drama features a large cast, but the titular character...

Moonfleet is a thrilling tale of eighteenth-century smuggling in Dorset. When John Trenchard is sent to live at the local inn, he uncovers secrets about the mysterious Elzevir Block and his son's...

A Midsummer Night's Dream is a masterful blend of the supernatural and the mundane, where love is treated as both tragic and farcical. Edited, Introduced and Annotated by Cedric Watts, this annotated...

Dorothy Wordsworth Is Not As Famous As Her Brother is a collection of poems by Lynn Peters, showcasing her sharp and humorous writing style. Peters' poems have been featured in various publications,...

Sons and Lovers is a semi-autobiographical novel that explores the emotional conflicts of its protagonist, Paul Morel, and his relationships with a demanding mother and two very different lovers...

Utopia by Thomas More is a thought-provoking exploration of political thought that has had a lasting impact on Western philosophy. This edition features an introduction by Mishtooni Bose, providing...

Vanity Fair is a satirical novel that explores the lives of two women, Becky Sharp and Amelia Sedley, set against the backdrop of the Napoleonic Wars. Becky, an orphan with vast ambitions, navigates...

This collection of English verse spans five centuries, from Wordsworth to Tennyson. Scholars have identified this work as culturally significant and important enough to be preserved for future...

A comprehensive collection of English verse from Wordsworth to Tennyson, spanning five centuries. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important and is part of the knowledge...

Jack Stillinger explores the complexities of three key figures in English Romanticism: Keats, Coleridge, and Wordsworth. This study examines the multiple authorship, textual representation, and...

English Fairy Tales brings together a collection of beloved stories from around the world. Edited to high standards and presented in an attractive format, this volume is ideal for shared family...

Beautiful Piano Solos by John Williams Experience the iconic soundtracks of John Williams' most beloved films in a new and intimate way. This piano anthology features over 40 stunning arrangements of...

Don Williams' most popular songs, now in piano, vocal and guitar arrangements, are collected in this 35-track songbook. The repertoire includes hits like "Good Ole Boys like Me", "I Believe in You",...

William Morris: A True Art and Design Hero Discover the life and work of William Morris, a pioneering artist and culture shaper. This beautifully designed book explores Morris's most famous work,...

Esther Rutter's journey to self-discovery began in the Lake District, where she found solace in the beauty of the mountains and the legacy of the Wordsworths. After a mental breakdown in Japan,...

The Poets at Dove Cottage brings together a diverse range of poetry from the residents and visitors to this iconic Lake District home. Featuring works by notable poets such as Coleridge, Simon...

The Three Musketeers tells the story of D'Artagnan and his three friends from the regiment of the King's Musketeers - Athos, Porthos and Aramis. As they defend the honour of their regiment, they...

The Case-book of Sherlock HolmesA collection of twelve stories that showcase Sir Arthur Conan Doyle's brilliant detective in his most unusual and darkest cases. Treachery, mutilation, and the...

Sherlock Holmes returns in this second volume of The Complete Sherlock Holmes. After his apparent death at Reichenbach Falls, the detective reappears to Dr Watson's delight. This collection includes...

Robert Burns' poetry has been cherished for centuries, and this collection showcases his most celebrated works.Born in 1759 into poverty, Burns developed a deep knowledge of literature by the age of...

The Autobiography of Sergeant William Lawrence is a personal account of a remarkable life, set against the backdrop of the Napoleonic Wars. This memoir tells the story of William Lawrence, a British...

The Secret Agent A Simple Tale by Joseph Conrad is a darkly witty tale of espionage and human absurdity. Set in the backstreets of Soho, this detective story follows Winnie Verloc's devotion to her...

The Children of the New Forest By Captain Marryat and Frederick Marryat In the midst of England's turbulent Civil War, four young orphans find themselves at the mercy of fate. Stranded in the...

Twenty Years After by Alexandre Dumas A year after the publication of The Three Musketeers, Alexandre Dumas produced a sequel worthy in every respect of the original. This novel reunites the beloved...

Experience the magic of Shakespeare's plays in a whole new way. This unique comic strip adaptation brings seven of his most beloved plays to life, with Marcia Williams' engaging illustrations and the...

W.B. Yeats's Collected Poems is a comprehensive gathering of his published verse, spanning from early lyrics to magnificent later poems. The collection showcases Yeats's unique voice, marked by...

Set against the backdrop of 19th-century New England, Little Women tells the story of the March sisters and their journey to adulthood. Based on the author's own experiences, this beloved tale...

William Shakespeare's Much Ado About Nothing is a witty and engaging comedy that explores the complexities of love and relationships. The central relationship between Benedick and Beatrice is at the...

The Complete Fairy Tales by Jacob Grimm and Wilhelm Grimm is a comprehensive collection of traditional European folktales. The brothers' extensive research uncovered a diverse range of stories,...

William Stoner is a quietly profound novel about a life lived in the shadow of expectation. Born into a Missouri farming family, Stoner's true calling is English literature, a path that sets him...

William Shakespeare's Henry V presents a powerful exploration of patriotism and leadership. Edited, introduced and annotated by Cedric Watts, this edition of the play offers a newly-edited sequence...

Charlotte Brontë's novel explores the complex lives of two women, Shirley and Caroline, as they navigate the societal expectations placed upon them. Set against the backdrop of a period of great...

Jane Austen's Emma is a witty and insightful exploration of the human experience. The novel follows the life of Emma Woodhouse, a young woman with a keen imagination and a desire to play matchmaker...

Jane Austen's Persuasion is a poignant novel about a woman's second chance at love and redemption. Eight years after a foolish engagement, Anne Elliot finds herself at a crossroads, her life as a...

Dubliners is a collection of stories that explore the lives of ordinary people in Dublin, revealing their struggles, desires, and flaws. The characters in these stories are complex and multifaceted,...

Villette is a powerful and moving tale of a woman's struggle against the constraints of her circumstances. Based on Charlotte Brontë's own experiences as a teacher in Brussels, this novel explores...