Wordsworth's Excursion: The Wanderer (1874)

By William Wordsworth

Book Overview

Wordsworth's Excursion: The Wanderer is a book written by the famous English poet William Wordsworth. The book was first published in 1874 and is a part of Wordsworth's larger work, The Excursion. This particular section of the work focuses on the character of the Wanderer, who is a solitary figure that roams the countryside, reflecting on the nature of life, death, and the human condition.The Wanderer is a complex and introspective character who is deeply concerned with the state of the world and the people who inhabit it. Throughout the book, he engages in a series of conversations with other characters, exploring the themes of nature, spirituality, and the meaning of existence.Wordsworth's writing style is characterized by its vivid descriptions of nature and the landscape, as well as its use of simple, direct language to convey complex ideas. The book is a meditation on the human experience, and its themes have resonated with readers for over a century.Overall, Wordsworth's Excursion: The Wanderer is a thought-provoking and deeply moving work that explores some of the most fundamental questions of human existence. It is a must-read for anyone interested in the poetry of the Romantic era, or in the nature of the human condition itself.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.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1437366643
• ISBN13: 9781437366648
• Release Date: December 2008
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 80 Pages
• Weight: 0.26 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.2" x 6.0" x 9.0"