The Lake Poets: An Anthology
The Lake Poets: An Anthology brings together work by William Wordsworth, Dorothy Wordsworth, Samuel Taylor Coleridge, Robert Southey and Charles Lamb, with extracts from letters and journals. Introduced by James Rebanks, it pairs familiar poems such as ‘I Wander’d Lonely as a Cloud’ and ‘Kubla Khan’ with writing connected to the Lake District.
At a glance
- Features five Lake poets: William Wordsworth, Dorothy Wordsworth, Samuel Taylor Coleridge, Robert Southey and Charles Lamb.
- Includes poems alongside extracts from letters and journals.
- Introduced by James Rebanks, who grew up in the Lake District.
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Pros and cons
Pros
- Combines well-known poems with correspondence and journal extracts, offering more than a poetry-only selection.
- The five-writer selection offers a focused introduction to the Lake poets and their regional connection.
Technical specifications
8 specifications| Publisher | Notting Hill Editions |
|---|---|
| Publication date | 4 Nov. 2025 |
| Language | English |
| Print length | 160 pages |
| ISBN-10 | 1912559706 |
| ISBN-13 | 978-1912559701 |
| Weight listed | 567 g |
|---|---|
| Dimensions | 11.86 x 1.75 x 18.92 cm |
Who is it for?
A good fit for
- Readers interested in Lake District literature and the Lake poets.
- Poetry readers seeking an anthology that also includes letters and journal extracts.
- Visitors to the Lakes or gift buyers looking for a poetry collection with regional context.
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Frequently asked questions
Which writers are included?
The anthology includes William Wordsworth, Dorothy Wordsworth, Samuel Taylor Coleridge, Robert Southey and Charles Lamb.
Does it include material beyond poems?
Yes. The listing says the selection also includes extracts from letters and journals.
Who introduces the anthology?
James Rebanks provides the introduction. The listing notes that he grew up in the Lake District.
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