Poems in Two Volumes, Volume 1

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Poems in Two Volumes, Volume 1

by William Wordsworth

EN·~1 hours·33 chapters

Chapters

33 total

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0:04

PART THE SECOND—SONNETS DEDICATED TO LIBERTY. - TO THE DAISY.

2:54

LOUISA.

0:49

FIDELITY.

4:58

THE SAILOR'S MOTHER.

3:33

TO THE SAME FLOWER.

5:40

THE HORN OF EGREMONT CASTLE.

6:48

THE KITTEN AND THE FALLING LEAVES.

4:06

THE SEVEN SISTERS, OR THE SOLITUDE OF BINNORIE.

2:16

SIX YEARS OLD.

2:47
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Description

A gentle walk through the English countryside unfolds in this first volume of lyrical verse, where the poet’s love of hills, streams, and wildflowers is spoken with reverence and simplicity. The opening sonnets celebrate liberty through the humble daisy, turning the modest bloom into a symbol of steadfast joy and seasonal renewal. Each line invites listeners to pause beside a brook or under a spring sky and feel the quiet pulse of nature.

Interwoven among the pastoral scenes are tender sketches of human feeling—a lively portrait of a spirited maiden named Louisa, whose laughter seems to echo across the moors, and a shepherd’s curious encounter with a lone dog amid craggy heights. These poems blend observation with introspection, offering reflections on love, fidelity, and the comfort found in familiar landscapes. The language is clear yet richly textured, making the verses easy to follow while rewarding repeated listening.

Overall, the collection captures the timeless dialogue between the human heart and the natural world, delivering moments of calm, wonder, and gentle insight that resonate long after the final stanza fades.

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Language

en

Duration

~1 hours (79K characters)

Publisher of text edition

Project Gutenberg

Release date

Aug 1, 2005

Rights

Public domain in the USA.

About the author

William Wordsworth

William Wordsworth

1770–1850

A leading voice of English Romantic poetry, he helped change the way poems sounded by turning to everyday speech, memory, and the natural world. His work remains beloved for its quiet power, especially in poems shaped by the landscapes of the Lake District.

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