Wordsworth, De Quincey and Dove cottage - for iPod/iPhone
By The Open University
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Description
Can a location inspire great poetry? To what extent can a person’s environment influence their art? After leaving the area as a child the Romantic poet William Wordsworth returned to the Lake District and remained there from 1799 to 1802. Surrounded by scenery he cherished Wordsworth composed some of his best poetry in Dove Cottage, but the building was also the residence of friend Thomas De Quincy whom documented his time with the Wordsworth’s as well as his own experiences in the property. This material forms part of The Open University course A230 Reading and studying literature.
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| 1 | VideoBeing in the lake district | How Wordsworth time in this area influenced his work. | 4 10 2011 | Free | View in iTunes |
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Transcript -- Being in the lake district | Transcript -- How Wordsworth time in this area influenced his work. | 4 10 2011 | Free | View in iTunes |
| 3 | VideoHome at Grasmere | Extract from the poem, as well an exploration of how it was developed. | 4 10 2011 | Free | View in iTunes |
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Transcript -- Home at Grasmere | Transcript -- Extract from the poem, as well an exploration of how it was developed. | 4 10 2011 | Free | View in iTunes |
| 5 | VideoFinding Inspiration | By dissecting Wordsworth’s manuscripts and Dorothy’s journals we can see what experiences had the biggest impact on his poetry. | 4 10 2011 | Free | View in iTunes |
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Transcript -- Finding Inspiration | Transcript -- By dissecting Wordsworth’s manuscripts and Dorothy’s journals we can see what experiences had the biggest impact on his poetry. | 4 10 2011 | Free | View in iTunes |
| 7 | VideoThomas De Quincey | The journalist Thomas De Quincey documented the time he spent with the Wordsworth’s. | 4 10 2011 | Free | View in iTunes |
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Transcript -- Thomas De Quincey | Transcript -- The journalist Thomas De Quincey documented the time he spent with the Wordsworth’s. | 4 10 2011 | Free | View in iTunes |
| 9 | VideoQuincey on Dove Cottage | Thomas De Quincey moved into dove cottage after the Wordsworth’s left. | 4 10 2011 | Free | View in iTunes |
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Transcript -- Quincey on Dove Cottage | Transcript -- Thomas De Quincey moved into dove cottage after the Wordsworth’s left. | 4 10 2011 | Free | View in iTunes |
| 11 | VideoLegacy of Dove Cottage | After Wordsworth’s death, Dove Cottage grew in popularity. | 4 10 2011 | Free | View in iTunes |
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Transcript -- Legacy of Dove Cottage | Transcript -- After Wordsworth’s death, Dove Cottage grew in popularity. | 4 10 2011 | Free | View in iTunes |
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