The Poetical Works of William Wordsworth — Volume 7 (of 8) by William Wordsworth
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"The Poetical Works of William Wordsworth — Volume 7" by William Wordsworth is a collection of poetry written during the early 19th century. This volume prominently features the "Ecclesiastical Sonnets," a series of poems reflecting on the history of the Church of England, its introduction, and its subsequent developments over the years. Wordsworth's exploration transcends just historical narrative, delving into themes of spirituality, morality, and the cultural implications of religious practices and
institutions. At the start of the volume, Wordsworth provides context for the "Ecclesiastical Sonnets," explaining their inspiration stemming from discussions about the Church and its influence on British society. The opening section presents a series of sonnets addressing various aspects of Christianity's history in England, beginning with its introduction and the responses of the Druids, leading through to conflicts and recoveries within the Church's narrative. The poems serve not only as reflections on historical events but as meditations on the spiritual journeys and struggles faced by individuals and communities in their quest for faith and understanding in the evolving landscape of Christianity. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Wordsworth, William, 1770-1850 |
|---|---|
| Editor | Knight, William Angus, 1836-1916 |
| Title | The Poetical Works of William Wordsworth — Volume 7 (of 8) |
| Credits |
Produced by Richard Tonsing, Jonathan Ingram and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 74.1 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PR: Language and Literatures: English literature |
| Subject | English poetry -- 19th century |
| Subject | English poetry -- 18th century |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 47143 |
| ISBN (HTML) | 979-8-238-47143-3 |
| Release Date | Oct 18, 2014 |
| Last Update | Oct 24, 2024 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 1761 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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