Publisher's Synopsis
A Literary Pilgrim in England is a book written by Edward Thomas, which chronicles his travels throughout England in search of literary inspiration. The book is a collection of essays, each focusing on a different location or writer that Thomas visited during his journey. From the moors of Yorkshire to the streets of London, Thomas explores the landscapes and literary legacies of England's greatest writers, including William Shakespeare, Samuel Taylor Coleridge, and Thomas Hardy. Along the way, he reflects on his own experiences as a writer and the ways in which England's literary heritage has influenced his work. A Literary Pilgrim in England is a fascinating exploration of the relationship between place and literature, and a must-read for anyone interested in the history and culture of England.1917. Edward Thomas's guide to the places special to some of Britain's greatest writers including William Blake, Keats, Shelley, Thomas Hardy; Hilaire Belloc; Coleridge, Cowper, Tennyson, Swinburne, Wordsworth and Robert Louis Stevenson. Each chapter is a miniature biography of the writer, their work and environment. Thomas' special feel for both poetry and the English landscape informs every word.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.
