Dorothy Wordsworth The Story of a Sister's Love

""Dorothy Wordsworth: The Story of a Sister's Love"" by Edmund Lee is a biography of the life of Dorothy Wordsworth, the sister of the famous poet William Wordsworth. The book explores the close relationship between the siblings and how Dorothy's influence on her brother's work has been largely overlooked by literary scholars. Lee delves into Dorothy's own literary talents and her contributions to William's poetry, as well as her own writings and journals. The book also covers the challenges that Dorothy faced in her life, including poverty, illness, and the societal limitations placed on women in the 19th century. Through extensive research and analysis, Lee provides a comprehensive and intimate portrait of a remarkable woman and her enduring impact on literature.1894. Miss Wordsworth was very important in influencing the revival of English poetry at the close of the nineteenth century. The references to her in the biographies of her famous brother John Wordsworth and in the reviews of his works are many. Contents: Childhood and Early Life. Hope Realized. Residence at Alfoxden. The Lake District. Life at Grasmere. Some Memorial Nooks. Circle Widened. Tour in Scotland: Miss Wordsworth's Journal. Capt. Wordsworth. Death of Two of Wordsworth's Children. Rydal Mount: Dora Wordsworth. Friendships; Tour on Continent. Correspondence With Henry Crabb Robinson. Illness. Shadows Thicken. Miss Wordsworth's Poems.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.