Recollections Of The Lakes And The Lake Poets

Recollections Of The Lakes And The Lake Poets: Coleridge, Wordsworth, And Southey (1863) is a book written by Thomas De Quincey, an English essayist, best known for his Confessions of an English Opium-Eater. The book is a memoir of De Quincey's time spent in the Lake District of England, where he became acquainted with three of the most famous poets of the Romantic era: Samuel Taylor Coleridge, William Wordsworth, and Robert Southey.The book is divided into several chapters, each of which focuses on a different aspect of De Quincey's experiences in the Lake District. The first chapter provides a general overview of the region, describing its natural beauty and its importance to the Romantic poets. The subsequent chapters delve into De Quincey's relationships with Coleridge, Wordsworth, and Southey, exploring their personalities, their literary achievements, and their personal lives.Throughout the book, De Quincey provides vivid descriptions of the Lake District and its inhabitants, painting a picture of a region that was both idyllic and rugged. He also offers insights into the creative processes of the poets he knew, describing their inspirations, their struggles, and their triumphs.Recollections Of The Lakes And The Lake Poets: Coleridge, Wordsworth, And Southey is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the Romantic era, the Lake District, or the lives and works of Coleridge, Wordsworth, and Southey. De Quincey's firsthand accounts provide a unique perspective on these literary giants, shedding light on their personalities and their creative processes.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.