Wordsworth Writing

Wordsworth Writing by Andrew Bennett, published by Cambridge University Press on February 17, 2011, is a reissue that spans 268 pages in English. This book examines how the Romantic period establishes a tradition of writing that emphasizes the poet’s role in addressing an audience of the future. Bennett argues that this perspective necessitates a significant shift in how we conceptualize both the poet and the reception of their work, particularly regarding the figures of Wordsworth, Coleridge, Keats, Shelley, and Byron.

Readers will find an exploration of the implications this shift has for the gendering of the poetic canon and the broader understanding of Romantic poetry. The text delves into the notion of the “true poet” as a figure of neglected genius, whose value is often recognized only posthumously. Through this analysis, Bennett provides insights into the literary criticism surrounding European poets of the Romantic era, making this work relevant for those interested in the evolution of poetic thought and its reception.