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The Earlier Poems of William Wordsworth: Corrected as in the Latest Editions. With Preface, and Notes Showing the Text as it Stood in 1815

The volume contains a selection of William Wordsworth's early poetry, meticulously corrected to reflect the most recent scholarly editions. Accompanying the poems is a preface that offers insight into the poet's work and the historical context of the time. Additionally, detailed notes are included, illustrating the textual variations from the original 1815 publication. more

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William Wordsworth
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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