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Probably the most famous of the Romantic poets, William Wordsworth worked with and influenced many of the leading poets of the age. This excellent introduction to his life and works sets his writing firmly in the context of his times. John Purkis provides an outline of Wordsworth”s life and cultural background and their effect on his work, and examines his verse, from the earliest school poems to the final years.

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Formatera EPUB ● Sidor 216 ● ISBN 9781317874362 ● Utgivare Taylor and Francis ● Publicerad 2014 ● Nedladdningsbara 3 gånger ● Valuta EUR ● ID 3395796 ● Kopieringsskydd Adobe DRM

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