There is a long-held view that Wordsworth's inspiration dried up before the age of forty. This book opposes that view by examining the substantial body of poetry written after his fiftieth year. The argument is that, in order to appreciate this work, much of which was inspired by itineraries in Britain and in Europe, we have to read the poems as they were first published. By adopting the perspective of the contemporary reader, Wordsworth's grand design can be appreciated.
- ISBN13 9780312221133
- Publish Date 10 September 1999 (first published 1 January 1999)
- Publish Status Active
- Publish Country US
- Imprint Palgrave Macmillan
- Edition 18th 1999 ed.
- Format Hardcover
- Pages 172
- Language English