{"title":"Books by Dorothy Wordsworth","description":null,"products":[{"product_id":"9780199536870","title":"The Grasmere and Alfoxden Journals","description":"'I went \u0026amp; sat with W \u0026amp; walked backwards \u0026amp; forwards in the Orchard till dinner time - he read me his poem. I broiled Beefsteaks.'Dorothy Wordsworth's journals are a unique record of her life with her brother William, at the time when he was at the height of his poetic powers. Invaluable for the insight they give into the daily life of the poet and his friendship with Coleridge, they are also remarkable for their spontaneity and immediacy, and for the vivid descriptions of people, places, and incidents that inspired some of Wordsworth's best-loved poems. The Grasmere Journal was begun at Dove Cottage in May 1800 and kept for three years. Dorothy notes the walks and the weather, the friends, country neighbours and beggars on the roads; she sets down accounts of the garden, of Wordsworth's marriage, their concern for Coleridge, the composition of poetry. The earlier Alfoxden Journal was written during 1797-8, when the Wordsworths lived near Coleridge in Somerset .Not intended for publication, but to 'give Wm Pleasure by it', both journals have a quality recognized by Wordsworth when he wrote of Dorothy that 'she gave me eyes, she gave me ears'.This edition brings the reader closer to the hurried flow of Dorothy's writing and includes rich explanatory notes about the places and people described in the journals. ABOUT THE SERIES: For over 100 years Oxford World's Classics has made available the widest range of literature from around the globe. Each affordable volume reflects Oxford's commitment to scholarship, providing the most accurate text plus a wealth of other valuable features, including expert introductions by leading authorities, helpful notes to clarify the text, up-to-date bibliographies for further study, and much more.","brand":"Gardners","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43201590591666,"sku":"9780199536870","price":10.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0612\/7193\/3106\/files\/9780199536870_bc3ec71d-c049-412e-aea7-1a3c50f28883.jpg?v=1786012633"},{"product_id":"9780140431360","title":"Home at Grasmere","description":"A continuous text made up of extracts from Dorothy Wordsworth's Journal and a selection of her brother's poems. Dorothy Wordsworth kept her Journal 'because I shall give William pleasure by it'. In doing so, she never dreamt that she was giving future readers not only the chance to enjoy her fresh and sensitive delight in the beauties that surrounded her at Grasmere but also a rare opportunity to observe 'the progress of a poet's mind'. Colette Clark's skilful and perceptive arrangement of Dorothy's entries alongside William's poems throws a unique light on his creative process, and shows how the interdependence of brother and sister was a vital part in the writing of many of his great poems. By reading these poems in relation to the Journal it is possible to trace the processes by which they were committed to paper and so achieve a fuller understanding of them. A writer in her own right, Dorothy kept her Journal sparse in personal and emotional detail. Yet there is, nevertheless, a deep emotional undercurrent running beneath the surface which only falters when William marries Mary Hutchinson. Never again was Dorothy to achieve the freedom, spontaneity and the limpidly beautiful prose with which she infused and irradiated the Grasmere Journals.","brand":"Gardners","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56224180633973,"sku":"9780140431360","price":12.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0612\/7193\/3106\/files\/9780140431360_e7c086c3-8fea-48ff-a650-813de3f267ae.jpg?v=1786032638"},{"product_id":"9781912559701","title":"The Lake Poets","description":"\u003cb\u003eIntroduced by James Rebanks, \u003ci\u003eThe Lake Poets\u003c\/i\u003e is a beautiful anthology which showcases some of the best writing from ‘The Lake Poets’ and celebrates the isolated beauty of the English Lakes.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eInspired by the spectacular pastoral landscapes of the region, William Wordsworth, Samuel Taylor Coleridge, Robert Southey, Dorothy Wordsworth, and Charles Lamb are best remembered for their incredible depictions of the English fells, lakes, and coastlines, which continue to enchant visitors from around the world. \u003cbr\u003eHere, through their selected writings, we are reminded of the lasting influence that this exquisite place has on this famous group of writers.\u003cbr\u003eThe book includes such favorites as Wordsworth's “I Wander’d Lonely as a Cloud” and Coleridge’s “Kubla Khan.” It has 44 poems, an excerpt from Dorothy Wordsworth’s journal, and a brief biography of each poet.\u003cbr\u003eThe anthology is rounded off by a personal and insightful introduction by James Rebanks, charting the radical roots of the poets, Rebanks’s own growing appreciation of their work, and the legacy of the poems.","brand":"Gardners","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56368234365301,"sku":"9781912559701","price":15.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0612\/7193\/3106\/files\/9781912559701_6fd7d50d-d147-4b7b-87be-5b3f633db7d4.jpg?v=1786030642"}],"url":"https:\/\/backstory.london\/collections\/author-dorothy-wordsworth.oembed","provider":"Backstory","version":"1.0","type":"link"}