William Wordsworth, Second-Generation Romantic

The book offers an in-depth analysis of Wordsworth's later works from 1814 to 1840, highlighting how his poetry engages with the political and poetic debates of his time, particularly with contemporaries like Keats, Shelley, and Byron. It emphasizes the ideological conflicts among these authors, illustrating how their interactions shape the meaning and significance of their poetic texts. By intertwining literature with historical context, it reveals the dialogic nature of their literary encounters.