Wordsworth's Poetic Collections Supplementary Writing And Parodic Reception

Wordsworth's process of revision, his organization of poetic volumes and his supplementary writings are often seen as distinct from his poetic composition. Bates asserts that an analysis of these supplementary writings and paratexts are necessary to a full understanding of Wordsworth's poetry. Wordsworth's process of revision, his organization of poetic volumes and his supplementary writings are often seen as distinct from his poetic composition. Bates asserts that an analysis of these supplementary writings and paratexts is necessary to a full understanding of Wordsworth's poetry. He examines Wordsworth's career between 1800 and 1820 to reveal how supplementary prose, promotion and parody were intertwined with debates on the creation of reading publics, the role of the press and the enduring literary character of England. Review: 'Wordsworth's Poetic Collections is an admirable addition to a series that has produced first-rate works for those interested in book history, genre, authorship, and the emerging reader.' SHARP News 'Bates's book can teach us something about fundamental qualities of Wordsworth 's style' New Books Online 19 'Bates does make stimulating suggestions about the literary and editorial context of Wordsworth's compositions' CERCLES 'a fascinating and detailed study of Wordsworth's paratext and parody.' BARS Bulletin