The Lake Poets

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'"They put the Lake District at the heart of the English literary imagination," writes Rebanks in a thoughtful introduction to this anthology. The Cumbrian farmer who shot to fame with A Shepherd's Life reminds us that, far from being fops wandering lonely as clouds, the Lake Poets were radicals. One for thoughtful readers.' * Saga magazine * 'What distinguishes Notting Hill Editions' fine and handsomely-bound, anthology from any number of collections...is the efficacy of its selections. Concise, focused, and including poems and prose pieces from several of the major architects of the Romantic movement, The Lake Poets successfully resolves a huge expanse of contemplative thought into satisfying precis.' * Yorkshire Times * 'The introduction from farmer-memoirist James Rebanks provides contemplation on how the history of these poets has impacted local life in Lakeland, and the complicated legacy they leave for our notions of culture and nature. The lessons James draws from the Lake Poets demonstrate how the radical edge of classic poetry can still reverberate across generations.' * Cumbria LIfe * 'A beautifully produced new collection of poetry celebrating the Lake District with a personal and insightful introduction by James Rebanks, charting the Lake poets' radical roots, his growing appreciation of their work and the poems' legacy.' * North Lakes Living * 'A wonderful collection which really reveals the range of work these writers produced, and provides a fresh look at work which is so familiar now that we might forget how subversive it was in its time...As always with the NHE hardback editions, this is a gorgeous cloth covered book printed on quality paper and with a ribbon bookmark; not only would it make the perfect gift but it's also an excellent introduction to these poets if you've not read them before. An absolute delight and highly recommended!' * Kaggsy's Bookish Ramblings * 'A beautifully produced anthology including favourites such as 'I Wander'd Lonely as a Cloud' and 'Kubla

Khan', as well as extracts from letters and journals. A delightful gift for poetry lovers.' * Countryside magazine *