The Poems Of William Wordsworth
By William Wordsworth
Published by Edward Moxon: London 1847
"William Wordsworth (7 April 1770 - 23 April 1850) was an English Romantic poet who, with Samuel Taylor Coleridge, helped to launch the Romantic Age in English literature with their joint publication Lyrical Ballads (1798). Wordsworth's magnum opus is generally considered to be The Prelude, a semi-autobiographical poem of his early years that he revised and expanded a number of times. It was posthumously titled and published by his wife in the year of his death, before which it was generally known as "the poem to Coleridge". Wordsworth was Poet Laureate from 1843 until his death from pleurisy on 23 April 1850.
Published by Edward Moxon in 1847, The Poems of William Wordsworth is a comprehensive collection that showcases the poet's mature reflections on nature, memory, and the human spirit. This edition gathers many of Wordsworth's most celebrated works, including "Lines Composed a Few Miles Above Tintern Abbey," "The Solitary Reaper," and "I Wandered Lonely as a Cloud." These poems exemplify his Romantic ideals—reverence for the natural world, emotional sincerity, and a deep engagement with personal experience. Wordsworth's verse often elevates ordinary rural life, portraying shepherds, children, and solitary figures with profound dignity and philosophical insight.
The volume also reflects Wordsworth's evolving poetic voice, moving from youthful exuberance to contemplative depth. His preoccupation with the passage of time and the power of recollection is evident throughout, as is his belief in nature as a moral and spiritual guide. The 1847 edition, appearing late in his life, serves as both a literary monument and a curated legacy, preserving the lyrical and philosophical essence of his work. It remains a cornerstone of English Romanticism, offering readers a window into the poet's lifelong dialogue with landscape, loss, and the sublime."
Minor wear and fading to cover with an ink mark on the back. Some rubbing to extremeties. No inscriptions. All edges gilt. Pages particularly clean with no foxing. Very good condition overall. Please study photos to understand condition. Happy to provide more photos on request.
