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The Poetical Works of William Wordsworth — Volume 3 (of 8)

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"The Poetical Works of William Wordsworth — Volume 3 (of 8)" by William Wordsworth is a collection of poems written in the early 19th century. This volume showcases Wordsworth's exploration of themes such as nature, emotion, and human experience through a variety of poetic forms, including lyrical pieces and reflective stanzas. The collection includes well-known poems like "I Wandered Lonely as a Cloud" and "She Was a Phantom of Delight," highlighting the poet's deep connection to the natural world and the complexities of human feelings. At the start of the volume, the reader is introduced to an array of poems reflecting Wordsworth’s distinct style and thematic interests. The opening portion includes pieces that celebrate the beauty of nature, as seen in "I Wandered Lonely as a Cloud," where the poet finds joy in the sight of daffodils swaying in the breeze. The poem "She Was a Phantom of Delight" reveals the contemplation of love and admiration through vivid imagery. Additionally, "The Affliction of Margaret" presents a poignant exploration of maternal grief and longing, showcasing Wordsworth’s ability to capture deep emotional experiences. The opening clearly sets the stage for a rich journey through poetic expressions of both joy and sorrow, making the collection appealing to readers who appreciate reflective and nature-inspired poetry.

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  • English poetry · 19th century
  • English poetry · 18th century

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Chapter I

Several years after the event that forms the subject of the foregoing poem, in company with my friend, the late Mr. Coleridge, I happened to fall in with the person to whom the name of Benjamin is given. Upon our expressing regret that we had not, for a long time, seen upon the road either him or his waggon, he said:—"They could not do without me; and as to the man who was put in my place, no good could come out of him; he was a man of no ideas."

The fact of my discarded hero's getting the horses out of a great difficulty with a word, as related in the poem, was told me by an eye-witness.

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Contents

  1. Front Matter
  2. Chapter I
  3. Chapter II: 'The Dor-hawk, solitary bird.'
  4. Chapter III
  5. Book First
  6. Book Second: School-Time — continued
  7. Book Third
  8. Book Fourth
  9. Book Fifth
  10. Book Sixth
  11. Book Seventh
  12. Book Eight
  13. Book Ninth
  14. Book Tenth: Residence in France — 'continued'
  15. Book Tenth: Residence in France — 'continued'
  16. Conclusion
  17. Chapter I
  18. Chapter II
  19. Chapter III
  20. Appendix

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This free edition of The Poetical Works of William Wordsworth — Volume 3 (of 8) by William Wordsworth comes from Project Gutenberg eBook #12383, released 2004-05-01. It is in the public domain in the United States, so you can read it here in full at no cost, on any phone, tablet or computer. Genre: Poetry, British Literature.

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