“A few strong instincts and a few plain rules.”
Quote by William Wordsworth
Work
The Sonnets of William Wordsworth: Collected in One Volume, with a Few Additional Ones, Now First Published
The Sonnets of William Wordsworth is a comprehensive collection of the poet's sonnets, featuring a selection of his most celebrated works alongside a few additional, previously uncollected poems. This compilation offers readers a comprehensive view of Wordsworth's poetic style and thematic concerns, showcasing his deep engagement with nature, emotion, and the human experience. more
Author
William Wordsworth
William Wordsworth was an English Romantic poet, born on April 7, 1770, in Cockermouth, and died on April 23, 1850. His poetry is renowned for its depiction of natural landscapes and profound expression of personal emotions and inner world. more
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