William Wordsworth And Annette Vallon - Emile Legouis - Bog

William Wordsworth and Annette Vallon is a biography written by Emile Legouis that explores the romantic relationship between the famous poet William Wordsworth and his French mistress, Annette Vallon. The book delves into the details of their passionate affair, which began in 1791 when Wordsworth was studying in France and continued for several years until they were separated by the French Revolution.Legouis draws on a wealth of historical sources, including letters, diaries, and contemporary accounts, to paint a vivid portrait of the couple's relationship and the tumultuous times in which they lived. He explores the cultural and political differences that initially drew them together, as well as the challenges they faced as their relationship became more complicated and ultimately fell apart.In addition to its focus on the personal lives of Wordsworth and Vallon, the book also provides a fascinating glimpse into the wider cultural and political context of the late 18th century. Legouis explores the impact of the French Revolution on both France and Britain, and how it affected the lives of writers and intellectuals like Wordsworth.Overall, William Wordsworth and Annette Vallon is a deeply researched and engaging biography that sheds new light on one of the most intriguing and little-known relationships in literary history.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.