Recollections of the Lakes and the Lake Poets - Coleridge, Wordsworth, and Southey

The book offers a personal perspective on the author's interactions with the Lake Poets, including notable figures like William Wordsworth, Samuel Taylor Coleridge, and Robert Southey, who were pivotal to the Romantic Movement. Through various essays, the author reflects on their lives and contributions to poetry, providing insights into the Lake District's literary heritage. Thomas Penson De Quincey, known for his autobiographical work on addiction, adds depth to the narrative, which is now available in a modern edition with a new biography.