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Recollections Of The Lakes And The Lake Poets: Coleridge, Wordsworth, And Southey (1863)

Recollections Of The Lakes And The Lake Poets: Coleridge, Wordsworth, And Southey (1863)

de Quincey, Thomas

Hardcover

Fiction AnthologiesPoetry CriticismGeneral Poetry

ISBN10: 1437224369
ISBN13: 9781437224368
Publisher: Indypublish.Com
Published: Oct 27 2008
Pages: 264
Weight: 1.23
Height: 0.75 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
Recollections of the Lakes and the Lake Poets: Coleridge, Wordsworth, and Southey is a book written by Thomas De Quincey and published in 1863. It is a collection of personal recollections and reflections on the lives and works of three of the most important poets of the Romantic era: Samuel Taylor Coleridge, William Wordsworth, and Robert Southey. De Quincey, a contemporary of the three poets, lived in the Lake District during the early 19th century, a time when the region was a hub of intellectual activity and creative expression. In this book, he shares his memories of his interactions with the poets, as well as his observations on their personalities and literary styles. The book is divided into several chapters, each focusing on a different aspect of the poets' lives and works. De Quincey discusses the poets' relationships with each other, their families, and other literary figures of the time. He also provides insights into their creative processes and the themes and motifs that are present in their poetry. Throughout the book, De Quincey's writing is marked by a deep appreciation for the beauty of the Lake District and the inspiration it provided to the poets. He describes the landscape in vivid detail and highlights the ways in which it influenced the poets' work. Overall, Recollections of the Lakes and the Lake Poets is a fascinating glimpse into the world of Romantic poetry and the lives of some of its most important figures. De Quincey's personal recollections and insightful analysis make this book a must-read for anyone interested in the history of literature and the creative process.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

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