Life At Grasmere
Life At Grasmere by Dorothy Wordsworth, published by Penguin Adult on April 2, 2009, offers a glimpse into the serene beauty of the Lake District, which served as a profound source of inspiration for both Dorothy and her brother, William Wordsworth. This edition, comprising 96 pages, presents a unique juxtaposition of Dorothy’s journal entries alongside her brother’s poetry, capturing the essence of their first year at Dove Cottage. The lyrical prose reflects their experiences with nature, letter writing, and visits from notable figures like Samuel Taylor Coleridge.
Readers will find a rich exploration of life in Grasmere, highlighting the interplay between the landscape and the creative expressions it inspired. The book delves into themes of nature and travel, showcasing how the environment has influenced artistic responses over generations. This collection not only celebrates the Wordsworths’ literary contributions but also invites reflection on the broader relationship between people and the English countryside.
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The beautiful and peaceful heart of the Lake District, Grasmere was an inspiration to both Dorothy and William Wordsworth. Hills, lakes and orchards, letter writing, walks and welcome visitors (including fellow poet Samuel Taylor Coleridge) provoked in Dorothy�s journal great, lyrical prose, which in turn influenced her brother�s unsurpassed poetry. The two � journal entries and poems � are here set side by side, a glorious celebration of life and nature around Dove Cottage, over the first year they called it home.
Generations of inhabitants have helped shape the English countryside � but it has profoundly shaped us too.It has provoked a huge variety of responses from artists, writers, musicians and people who live and work on the land � as well as those who are travelling through it.English Journeys celebrates this long tradition with a series of twenty books on all aspects of the countryside, from stargazey pie and country churches, to man�s relationship with nature and songs celebrating the patterns of the countryside (as well as ghosts and love-struck soldiers).
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