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Dora Wordsworth: Her Book

Dora Wordsworth: Her Book

Morley, F. V.

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Literary FiguresPoetry CriticismBritish History

ISBN10: 1025615522
ISBN13: 9781025615523
Publisher: Tradd Street Press
Published: Feb 14 2026
Pages: 218
Weight: 0.69
Height: 0.46 Width: 6.14 Depth: 9.21
Language: English
Dora Wordsworth, Her Book is an illuminating exploration of the life and literary environment of Dora Wordsworth, the daughter of the celebrated Poet Laureate William Wordsworth. Centered around Dora's personal album, this work provides a unique window into the intimate circle of the Lake Poets and their contemporaries. F. V. Morley examines the various entries, signatures, and poems inscribed by the many luminaries who visited the Wordsworth household, including figures such as Samuel Taylor Coleridge, Robert Southey, and Charles Lamb.

Beyond being a mere collection of autographs, this study captures the essence of the Romantic era through the eyes of a woman who stood at its heart. It offers readers a rich portrait of the domestic life of the Wordsworths at Rydal Mount and the profound influence Dora had on her father's later years and poetic output. Dora Wordsworth, Her Book is an essential volume for those interested in English literary history, providing a personal and poignant perspective on one of the most significant periods in poetry. It serves as both a biographical tribute and a historical record of the friendships and intellectual exchanges that defined a generation of writers.

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