Wordsworth's Excursion: The Wanderer (1874)

Wordsworth's Excursion: The Wanderer (1874) is a literary work by the renowned English poet, William Wordsworth. It is a part of his larger poetic work, The Excursion, which was first published in 1814. The book is a narrative poem that follows the journey of a solitary wanderer through the English countryside. The wanderer encounters various characters along the way, and through their conversations, the poem explores themes such as nature, spirituality, and the human condition. The Wanderer is the central character in the poem and serves as a representative of the human experience. He is a solitary figure who is reflective and contemplative, seeking to find meaning and purpose in his life. Throughout the poem, he engages in conversations with various characters, including a shepherd, a schoolmaster, and a philosopher. These conversations provide insight into the different perspectives and experiences of the people he meets, and they help to shape his own understanding of the world.Wordsworth's Excursion: The Wanderer is a masterpiece of Romantic literature and is considered one of Wordsworth's most significant works. It is a meditation on the beauty and power of nature, as well as a reflection on the human condition. The poem is written in a lyrical and evocative style, with rich descriptions of the landscape and the emotions of the characters. It is a profound and moving work that continues to inspire readers today.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.

William Wordsworth, one of the leaders of the Romantic Movement in English literature, first published "I Wandered Lonely as a Cloud" in 1807. This timeless tribute to nature's beauty and its ability inspire the human spirit is used with permission of the Wordsworth Trust.