A Literary Pilgrim in England

By Edward Thomas

Book Overview

A Literary Pilgrim in England is a travelogue written by Edward Thomas, first published in 1917. The book chronicles Thomas's journey through England, visiting various literary landmarks and exploring the landscapes that inspired some of England's most famous writers. Thomas's journey takes him to places such as the Lake District, Stratford-upon-Avon, and the Isle of Wight, where he visits the homes of William Wordsworth, Samuel Taylor Coleridge, and Alfred Lord Tennyson, among others. Along the way, Thomas reflects on his own experiences and observations, weaving together his personal reflections with the history and literature of the places he visits. A Literary Pilgrim in England is a fascinating exploration of the relationship between literature and landscape, and a must-read for anyone interested in English literature and history.1917. Edward Thomas's guide to the places special to some of Britain's greatest writers including William Blake, Keats, Shelley, Thomas Hardy; Hilaire Belloc; Coleridge, Cowper, Tennyson, Swinburne, Wordsworth and Robert Louis Stevenson. Each chapter is a miniature biography of the writer, their work and environment. Thomas' special feel for both poetry and the English landscape informs every word.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.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1162802944
• ISBN13: 9781162802947
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 318 Pages
• Weight: 0.94 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 6.0" x 9.0"