Guide to the Lakes

Guide to the Lakes

by William Wordsworth (Author), Stephen Gill (Preface)

Synopsis

Wordsworth's Guide to the Lakes gives a first-hand account of his feelings about the unique countryside that was the source of his inspiration. He addresses concerns that are relevant today, such as how the growing number of visitors, and the money they bring, would effect such a small and vulnerable landscape.

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Format: Paperback
Pages: 224
Edition: New edition
Publisher: Frances Lincoln
Published: 01 Apr 2004

ISBN 10: 0711223653
ISBN 13: 9780711223653

Media Reviews
A fascinating insight not only to the man himself and his writings on the area, but also a 'time machine' picture of the Lake District at the time of Wordsworth's tour Cumbria Life [This is] his first hand account of his feelings about the unique countryside on our doorstep that was the source of his inspiration ... much more than just daffs Manchester Evening News
Author Bio
William Wordsworth, born in Cumberland in 1770, is one of England's most famous and best-loved poets, and played a large part in the development of the Romantic movement in English literature. Wordsworth was England's Poet Laureate from 1843 until his death in 1850.