In this insightful primer, Laurie Magnus provides a concise yet comprehensive introduction to the life and work of William Wordsworth, one of the most important poets of the Romantic era. Magnus offers a close reading of a selection of Wordsworth's major works, including Lyrical Ballads and The Prelude, as well as a critical essay that places them in their historical and literary context. With its lucid prose and keen insights, this book is an...