100 Selected Poems, William Wordsworth

The collection features poetry by William Wordsworth, a pivotal figure in the English Romantic movement. Known for his collaboration with Samuel Taylor Coleridge in "Lyrical Ballads," Wordsworth's most significant work is "The Prelude," a semi-autobiographical poem reflecting on his youth, which underwent several revisions before its posthumous publication. Serving as Poet Laureate from 1843 until his death in 1850, Wordsworth's contributions to literature have had a lasting impact, emphasizing nature and personal experience.