The Wordsworth Collection (Classic Reprint) - Hardcover

Cynthia Morgan St. John

9780332951249: The Wordsworth Collection (Classic Reprint)

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ISBN 10: 0332951243 ISBN 13: 9780332951249

Publisher: Forgotten Books, 2018

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Discover sharp edits, swift judgments, and a window into early 19th‑century debates as De Quincey and his contemporaries are examined through the pages of the Westmorland Gazette.

This collection assembles critical notices, biographical sketches, and editorial commentary that illuminate the political and literary climate of the era. Read how editors treated topics from Owen’s economic theories to Catholic emancipation, and how public opinion was shaped by wit, bias, and careful argument.

The book offers a vivid mosaic of voices, including reflections on politics, biography, and public events. You’ll encounter detailed analyses, pointed critiques, and contextual notes that reveal how periodicals framed national discourse. It presents both praise and controversy, showing the passions that drove debates about liberty, reform, and national identity.
What you’ll experience

A portrait of De Quincey’s editorials and their influence on political and literary thought
Critiques of Owen’s industrial and economic ideas and their reception
Insights into reactions to Catholic emancipation, Peterloo, and other defining events
Biographical notes and editorial commentary on notable figures of the era

Ideal for readers of literary history, political commentary, and Victorian culture, who want a tightly focused look at how period journalism shaped ideas and public opinion. The collection sits well beside readers seeking context for Wordsworth-era thought and its enduring questions.

Ideal for readers of history, literary criticism, and early 19th‑century culture.

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