William Wordsworth
Guide to the Lakes
Guide to the Lakes
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William Wordsworth's Guide to the Lakes provides a firsthand account of his feelings about the unique countryside that inspired him. It expresses his notion of the Lake District as a national property, which gave a rationale for the foundation of the National Trust and the establishment of the Lake District National Park.
Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 256 pages
Publication date: 24 November 2022
Publisher: Oxford University Press
William Wordsworth's Guide to the Lakes provides a firsthand account of his profound emotions towards the extraordinary countryside that served as the wellspring of his inspiration. He addresses concerns that remain pertinent in our contemporary world, particularly regarding the potential impact of an increasing number of visitors and the potential financial benefits they may bring to such a delicate and vulnerable landscape. It is now widely acknowledged that Wordsworth's concept of the Lake District as a national treasure, where every individual who possesses the ability to perceive and appreciate its beauty holds a rightful stake and interest, is expressed in his Guide. This notion laid the foundation for the establishment of the National Trust in 1895 and the subsequent establishment of the Lake District National Park in 1951. Furthermore, the 2017 nomination document for the Lake District as a World Heritage site includes this phrase as a tribute to Wordsworth's significant contribution to the idea that landscapes possess inherent value and that everyone has the right to cherish and enjoy them. It is evident that Wordsworth's Guide has exerted a profound and lasting influence on the modern concept of legally protected landscapes. Initially published in 1810 and subsequently revised by its author over a span of twenty-five years, Wordsworth's Guide to the Lakes has long been regarded as a vital text for scholars engaged in the study of Romantic-era aesthetics, ecology, travel writing, and tourism.
Weight: 184g
Dimension: 128 x 196 x 14 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780198848097
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