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A lyrical and immersive exploration of the pivotal year (1797–1798) when Samuel Taylor Coleridge and William Wordsworth, along with Dorothy Wordsworth, lived in the Quantock Hills of Somerset.
Nicolson delves into the daily lives and creative processes of these poets, offering a vivid portrayal of their walks, conversations, and interactions with nature. He emphasizes the profound influence of their surroundings on their work, suggesting that the landscape itself was a catalyst for their poetic endeavors. The book intertwines biographical details with literary analysis, providing readers with a comprehensive understanding of how these poets' experiences shaped their masterpieces.