A Literary Pilgrim in England

A Literary Pilgrim in England is a travelogue written by Edward Thomas, a Welsh poet and writer, who traveled through England in the early 20th century. The book is a collection of his observations, musings, and impressions of the English countryside, its people, and its literary heritage. Thomas takes the reader on a journey through the landscapes that inspired some of the greatest English writers, such as Shakespeare, Wordsworth, and Keats. He visits places like Stratford-upon-Avon, the Lake District, and the Cotswolds, and describes them with a poet's eye for detail and beauty. Along the way, he also reflects on the changing face of England, its rural traditions, and the impact of industrialization on its landscape. A Literary Pilgrim in England is a lyrical and insightful account of a writer's journey through the heart of English literature and culture.1917. Edward Thomas's guide to the places special to some of Britain's greatest writers including William Blake, Keats, Shelley, Thomas Hardy; Hilaire Belloc; Coleridge, Cowper, Tennyson, Swinburne, Wordsworth and Robert Louis Stevenson. Each chapter is a miniature biography of the writer, their work and environment. Thomas' special feel for both poetry and the English landscape informs every word.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.