This memoir offers a unique and intimate perspective on the life and work of William Wordsworth, one of the greatest poets of the English language. Written by his nephew, Christopher Wordsworth, who later became the Bishop of Lincoln, this book includes personal anecdotes, correspondence, and reflections on the poet's creative process and cultural significance. This edition also includes a selection of Wordsworth's poems, providing a rich and illuminating portrait of a literary giant. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.