The Grasmere Journals
The Grasmere Journals
Nonfiction | Poem | Adult | Published in 1993
Book Brief
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Poem • Nonfiction
Grasmere, England • 1800s
1993
Adult
16+ years
Super Short Summary
The Grasmere Journals are a collection of journal entries by Dorothy Wordsworth, documenting her daily life in the Lake District between 1800 and 1803. The journals offer insights into her observations of nature, her emotional experiences, and her supportive role in the life of her brother, poet William Wordsworth.
Contemplative
Nostalgic
Serene
Emotional
Melancholic
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Review Roundup
Dorothy Wordsworth's The Grasmere Journals offers an intimate glimpse into early 19th-century life, lauded for its vivid descriptions and emotional depth. Readers appreciate her keen observations and poetic prose, though some find the narrative pace slow. Overall, it is valued for its historical and literary insights into the Wordsworths' world.
Who Should Read The Grasmere Journals?
A reader who enjoys The Grasmere Journals is likely drawn to rich, detailed accounts of 19th-century life and nature. Fans of intimate diaries and works like Walden by Thoreau or Anne Frank: The Diary of a Young Girl would appreciate Wordsworth's vivid depictions and reflections on daily life and her deep connection to the natural world.
217 ratings
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Poem • Nonfiction
Grasmere, England • 1800s
1993
Adult
16+ years
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