The Statesmanship of Wordsworth

The Statesmanship of Wordsworth is a book written by Albert V. Dicey that explores the political and social ideas of the English Romantic poet William Wordsworth. The book delves into Wordsworth's poetry and prose to analyze his views on democracy, nationalism, and the role of the individual in society. Dicey argues that Wordsworth's writings reflect a unique understanding of politics and society, one that emphasizes the importance of the individual and the need for social harmony. The book also examines Wordsworth's relationship with other notable figures of his time, including Samuel Taylor Coleridge and William Hazlitt, and explores how his ideas influenced the political and social movements of the 19th century. Overall, The Statesmanship of Wordsworth offers a fascinating insight into the political and social thought of one of England's greatest poets.1917. This is an essay by Dicey, an Oxford University Professor of Law, on Wordsworth's statesmanship between 1802-1815. Contents: Wordsworth's Statesmanlike Qualities; Wordsworth's Knowledge of France; Development of Wordsworth's Political Convictions; The Statesmanship of Wordsworth; Questions as to the Statesmanship of Wordsworth; and The Lessons for the Present War of Wordsworth's Statesmanship.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.