William Wordsworth / John Williams.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Williams, John (John Richard), 1946-

Contributor:

Class of 1891 Department of Arts Fund.

Series:

Critical issues (Palgrave (Firm))

Critical issues

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Wordsworth, William, 1770-1850--Criticism and interpretation.

Wordsworth, William.

Wordsworth, William, 1770-1850.

Criticism and interpretation.

Physical Description:

x, 267 pages ; 23 cm.

Place of Publication:

Basingstoke, Hampshire ; New York : Palgrave, 2002.

Summary:

Covering a wide range of the poetry, John Williams discusses the critical issues that have dominated discussions of Wordsworth's work, from the end of the 18th century up to the present day. The chapters trace the evolution of the poet's compositions and his changing reputation during his lifetime, from a ridiculed poet to a revered elder statesman of letters. The 20th century's critical response to Wordsworth's poetry is closely examined, and there is also an assessment of how the 21st century reader can engage with his work.

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references (pages 246-260) and index.

Local Notes:

Acquired for the Penn Libraries with assistance from the Class of 1891 Department of Arts Fund.

ISBN:

0333687329

0333687337

OCLC:

49821364

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