Can a location inspire great poetry? To what extent can a person’s environment influence their art? After leaving the area as a child the Romantic poet William Wordsworth returned to the Lake District and remained there from 1799 to 1802. Surrounded by scenery he cherished Wordsworth composed some o…
How Wordsworth time in this area influenced his work.
Transcript -- How Wordsworth time in this area influenced his work.
Extract from the poem, as well an exploration of how it was developed.
Transcript -- Extract from the poem, as well an exploration of how it was developed.
By dissecting Wordsworth’s manuscripts and Dorothy’s journals we can see what experiences had the biggest impact on his poetry.
Transcript -- By dissecting Wordsworth’s manuscripts and Dorothy’s journals we can see what experiences had the biggest impact on his poetry.
The journalist Thomas De Quincey documented the time he spent with the Wordsworth’s.
Transcript -- The journalist Thomas De Quincey documented the time he spent with the Wordsworth’s.
Thomas De Quincey moved into dove cottage after the Wordsworth’s left.
Transcript -- Thomas De Quincey moved into dove cottage after the Wordsworth’s left.
After Wordsworth’s death, Dove Cottage grew in popularity.
Transcript -- After Wordsworth’s death, Dove Cottage grew in popularity.
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