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“A cheerful life is what the Muses love. A soaring spirit is their prime delight.”

Quote by William Wordsworth

Book:The Complete Poetical Works of William Wordsworth: Together with a Description of the Country of the Lakes in the North of England

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The Complete Poetical Works of William Wordsworth: Together with a Description of the Country of the Lakes in the North of England

The Complete Poetical Works of William Wordsworth is a compilation of the renowned poet's extensive body of work. It encompasses a variety of poetic forms and themes, reflecting Wordsworth's deep connection to nature and the human experience. Accompanying the poems is a descriptive narrative that offers insights into the picturesque landscapes of the Lake District, a region that greatly influenced Wordsworth's writing. more

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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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Book:The Complete Poetical Works of William Wordsworth: Together with a Description of the Country of the Lakes in the North of England, Now First Published with His Works ...

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Book:Yarrow Revisited,: And Other Poems

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Book:Educated Imagination and Other Writings on Critical Theory, 1933-1962

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