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William Wordsworth: A Biography (Paperback)
by Hunter Davies (Author)
5.0 out of 5 stars  (1 customer review)

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  • Paperback: 382 pages
  • Publisher: Sutton Publishing Ltd; New Ed edition (20 Mar 1997)
  • Language English
  • ISBN-10: 0750914823
  • ISBN-13: 978-0750914826
  • Product Dimensions: 19.8 x 12.9 x 2.9 cm
  • Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  (1 customer review)
  • Amazon.co.uk Sales Rank: 940,885 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)
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Drawing on the published letters and diaries of Wordsworth and his sister, Dorothy, and of their contempories Coleridge and Southey, this full-length biography of the poet's life and times also draws on the author's own knowledge of the Lake District, which formed so strong a part in Wordsworth's life as to be almost another character. Hunter Davies discusses Wordsworth's much-debated relationship with his sister, Dorothy; tells the story of his affair with Annette Vallon, the French girl who was the mother of his child; and describes in detail William's life with his wife, Mary, concluding, perhaps controversially, that he fill in love with her only after ten years of marriage. The book portrays family life at Grasmere and Rydal, Wordsworth's political activities, the formative meeting with Coleridge in the West Country, and his other travels.

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5.0 out of 5 stars Great Introduction to Wordsworth, 11 Jun 2004
This review is from: William Wordsworth: A Biography (Hardcover)
This is a fascinating read about the life on one of Britain's most complex literary characters. It's merits are two fold.

For anyone out there wanting to know more about the life of Wordsworth - start with this book. As Davies says in his introduction - there are 100's of books out there on detailed parts of Wordsworth's life but here in 350 pages we have a clever overview of all of Wordsworth's 80 years. It should be compulsory for all figures of note to have an easy to read biography such as this which can act as a springboard to the reading of more detailed tomes in the future.

Secondly Davies writes with genuine affection and enthusiasm that adds to the overall enjoyment of the read. Good stuff!

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