Publisher's Synopsis
The Excursion: A Poem is a lengthy narrative poem written by the English Romantic poet, William Wordsworth, and first published in 1814. The poem is part of Wordsworth's larger work, The Recluse, which he never completed. The Excursion explores themes of nature, spirituality, and the human condition through the eyes of various characters, including a wanderer, a pastor, and a philosopher.The poem is divided into nine books and follows the wanderer as he travels through the Lake District in England, encountering different people and engaging in philosophical discussions with them. Along the way, he reflects on his own life and experiences, as well as the beauty and power of nature.The Excursion is known for its lyrical descriptions of nature and its exploration of themes such as the relationship between humans and the natural world, the importance of imagination and memory, and the search for meaning in life. It is considered one of Wordsworth's most important works and a masterpiece of English poetry.The 1847 edition of The Excursion includes a preface by Wordsworth in which he discusses his poetic philosophy and the inspiration behind the poem. It also includes notes and commentary by the poet, providing further insight into the themes and ideas explored in the work.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.
