The Poetical Works of William Wordsworth — Volume 4 (of 8)

This volume brings together a cross‑section of poems written between 1806 and 1813, capturing a period when the poet moved between the Lake District and the countryside. The verses shift from intimate meditations on a mountain echo or a humble brook to stirring reflections on events such as the abolition of the slave trade and the turmoil of the Peninsular War. Along the way, readers meet a range of voices — from a child’s simple wonder to the solemn tone of a funeral elegy — all rendered in the clear, melodic language that defines his work.

Listeners will hear the gentle cadence of everyday scenes, the rustle of leaves beside Grasmere, and the distant chant of battlefields, each poem painted with vivid detail and a moral centre. The collection also includes playful pieces, lyrical sketches, and thoughtful epistles that reveal the poet’s personal connections to friends, patrons, and the broader world of his day. Whether you are drawn to nature’s quiet majesty or the pulse of history, these poems invite quiet contemplation and a sense of shared humanity.