02344cam a22003253u 4500 56361 UtSlPG 20260610134311.0 m cr n 260607r2018||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG en iso639-1 PR Wordsworth, William, 1770-1850 The Poetical Works of William Wordsworth — Volume 5 (of 8) Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2018 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2018-01-12 Produced by Jonathan Ingram, Jane Robins and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net "The Poetical Works of William Wordsworth — Volume 5 (of 8)" by William Wordsworth is a collection of poetry, written during the late 18th and early 19th centuries. This volume primarily features "The Excursion," a long poem that explores themes of nature, human emotion, and philosophical reflections on the human condition. It delves into the characters' interactions and the insights they gain while conversing about their lives and experiences, particularly focusing on the figure of the Wanderer among others. At the start of this volume, the opening section introduces the setting of a desolate yet poetic landscape where the narrator encounters an old friend known as the Wanderer sitting by a ruined cottage. The Wanderer reflects on his past experiences, particularly the poignant tale of a woman named Margaret, who struggled through hardship while maintaining her dignity and hope amidst poverty. Their conversation touches on themes of memory, loss, and the inevitable change that life brings, capturing a deep sense of empathy and understanding of the characters' journeys. The narrative beautifully intertwines personal stories with reflective commentary on the societal conditions of the era. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified English poetry -- 19th century English poetry -- 18th century Knight, William Angus, 1836-1916 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/56361 97192 97192