Wordsworth, De Quincey and Dove cottage - for iPad/Mac/PC

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Can a location inspire great poetry? To what extent can a person’s environment influence their art? After leaving the area as a child the Romantic poet William Wordsworth returned to the Lake District and remained there from 1799 to 1802. Surrounded by scenery he cherished Wordsworth composed some of his best poetry in Dove Cottage, but the building was also the residence of friend Thomas De Quincy whom documented his time with the Wordsworth’s as well as his own experiences in the property.

This material forms part of The Open University course A230 Reading and studying literature.

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Being in the lake district

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How Wordsworth time in this area influenced his work.

Home at Grasmere

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Extract from the poem, as well an exploration of how it was developed.

Finding Inspiration

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By dissecting Wordsworth’s manuscripts and Dorothy’s journals we can see what experiences had the biggest impact on his poetry.

Thomas De Quincey

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The journalist Thomas De Quincey documented the time he spent with the Wordsworth’s.

Quincey on Dove Cottage

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Thomas De Quincey moved into dove cottage after the Wordsworth’s left.

Legacy of Dove Cottage

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After Wordsworth’s death, Dove Cottage grew in popularity.

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Wordsworth, De Quincey and Dove cottage - for iPad/Mac/PC