Byatt, A.S.
Unruly Times: Wordsworth and Coleridge in Their Time
- ISBN 13:
- 9780099302230
- author:
- Byatt, A.S.
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Vintage
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 1997
- Pages:
- 288
- Genre:
- Biography & Autobiography
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
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 brings to life the personal lives of these writers, tracing the growth of their ideas and how they are reflected in their work. Byatt examines the relationships between Wordsworth and Coleridge, as well as those with other prominent figures of the time, including Southey, de Quincey, Lamb, Hazlitt, Byron, and Keats. This richly detailed portrait offers a vivid understanding of the poets' families, friends, and contemporaries. Through Byatt's insightful analysis, readers can gain a deeper appreciation for the historical context in which these writers worked, and how their work continues to resonate with contemporary audiences.
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