A Selection from the Sonnets of William Wordsworth compiles over eighty delightful and thought provoking sonnets from the famous English poet, William Wordsworth. Known across the world to fervent students of English, Wordsworth's dedication to writing and his great body of work has given him the honor of being often referred to as the "father" of modern poetry. For readers interested in outstanding poetry, or writers ready to absorb and learn from one of the best poets in written history; this book will entertain, educate, and enlighten. Full to the brim with over eighty sonnets, this book offers an incredible selection of poetry on a range of topics all written by the wonderfully talented William Wordsworth. Many of the sonnets are based in Wordsworth experiences of nature, as he was a bit of a naturalist and spent a great deal of time exploring nature and writing about the natural elements he encountered. Some of the sonnets are autobiographical and they explore the lives and his personal impressions of both his friends and of his family (primarily his sister Dorothy Wordsworth). Still others are literary boons of Wordsworth's interpretation of contemporary social and political topics, as well as the occasional sonnet on religion. Each sonnet, regardless of topic, is a glimpse into the incredible heart and soul of one of history's greatest writers. A Selection from the Sonnets of William Wordsworth is an amazing collection by the famous William Wordsworth. These sonnets afford the reader a beautiful glimpse into his personal life, beliefs, and experiences of a highly private man -- granting the reader unique insight into the things in life he treasured most. A delightful read for scholars of English and historians interested in the life of this excellent poet, this book is also appropriate for any reader who wishes to experience the transformational power of the written word and the beauty of finely written poetry. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.