The Prelude Or Growth Of A Poet's Mind - Hardcover

The Prelude Or Growth Of A Poet's Mind is a semi-autobiographical poem written by William Wordsworth. It chronicles the development of the poet's mind and his experiences from his childhood to his early adulthood. The poem is divided into fourteen books, each of which explores different stages of his life and the events that shaped his worldview. The Prelude is considered to be one of Wordsworth's most significant works and is often regarded as a masterpiece of English Romantic literature. It explores themes such as the power of nature, the importance of imagination and memory, and the role of the individual in society. The poem is notable for its vivid descriptions of the natural world, which are often used to explore the poet's own emotional and psychological states. It also includes reflections on the political and social events of the time, such as the French Revolution and the Industrial Revolution. The Prelude was originally written in 1798 but was revised and expanded by Wordsworth throughout his life. The final version, published posthumously in 1850, is over 14,000 lines long and is considered to be one of the longest poems in the English language.THUS far, O Friend! have we, though leaving much Unvisited, endeavoured to retrace The simple ways in which my childhood walked; Those chiefly that first led me to the love Of rivers, woods, and fields.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.