The Poetical Works of William Wordsworth — Volume 5 (of 8) by William Wordsworth
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"The Poetical Works of William Wordsworth — Volume 5 (of 8)" by William Wordsworth is a collection of poetry, written during the late 18th and early 19th centuries. This volume primarily features "The Excursion," a long poem that explores themes of nature, human emotion, and philosophical reflections on the human condition. It delves into the characters' interactions and the insights they gain while conversing about their lives and experiences, particularly focusing on
the figure of the Wanderer among others. At the start of this volume, the opening section introduces the setting of a desolate yet poetic landscape where the narrator encounters an old friend known as the Wanderer sitting by a ruined cottage. The Wanderer reflects on his past experiences, particularly the poignant tale of a woman named Margaret, who struggled through hardship while maintaining her dignity and hope amidst poverty. Their conversation touches on themes of memory, loss, and the inevitable change that life brings, capturing a deep sense of empathy and understanding of the characters' journeys. The narrative beautifully intertwines personal stories with reflective commentary on the societal conditions of the era. (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 5 (of 8) |
| Credits |
Produced by Jonathan Ingram, Jane Robins and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 65.2 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult 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. | 56361 |
| ISBN (HTML) | 979-8-238-56361-9 |
| Release Date | Jan 12, 2018 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 1583 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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